Undergraduate Programs

Why Study Folklore and Public Culture?

Courses in folklore and public culture cover an extensive range of interdisciplinary topics including cultural heritage, ethnicity, subcultures, popular culture, performance, gender, film, religion, public folklore, and issues of diversity and globalization. Graduates bring their cultural knowledge and experience into professional positions such as archivists, editors, arts and humanities consultants, museum curators, festival planners, and into public and private agencies as educators.


Major in Folklore and Public Culture

The Folklore and Public Culture Program offers a bachelor of arts and an undergraduate minor.


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Get Real-World Experience

Students in the Folklore and Public Culture Program can expand their skills through study abroad programs and other experiential learning opportunities. Learn more about alumni careers and find resources to help you take the next steps.


Advising and Academic Support

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Departmental Advising and Support

Scholarships and Awards

Learn about ways to apply for funding through the Folklore and Public Culture Program.

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Events

Department of History Coffee Hour
Jan20
Department of History Coffee Hour Jan 20 McKenzie Hall
Cinema Studies in Dublin Info Session
Jan20
Cinema Studies in Dublin Info Session Jan 20 McKenzie Hall
Dept. of History Seminar Series: "What is the History of Information? A Case Study of the United States in 1920"
Jan20
Dept. of History Seminar Series: "What is the History of Information? A Case Study of the United States in 1920" Jan 20 McKenzie Hall
Global Community Fellowship with VIA
Jan20
Global Community Fellowship with VIA Jan 20
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches)
Jan21
Resume Extravaganza! (Drop-In Resume Reviews with Career Coaches & Peer Coaches) Jan 21 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Filmlandia Screening Series: "City Girl"
Jan21
Filmlandia Screening Series: "City Girl" Jan 21 Lawrence Hall
Oregon Quant Group Information Session
Jan21
Oregon Quant Group Information Session Jan 21 Lillis Business Complex
Real Estate Investment Group
Jan21
Real Estate Investment Group Jan 21 Lillis Business Complex
Decolonization and Global Justice Conference
Jan22
Decolonization and Global Justice Conference Jan 22 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Portland Internship Experience (PIE) 2026 Virtual Info-Session
Jan22
Portland Internship Experience (PIE) 2026 Virtual Info-Session Jan 22