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

Exploring the Dolomites Information Session
Dec17
Exploring the Dolomites Information Session Dec 17
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Assessing Community Readiness
Dec17
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Assessing Community Readiness Dec 17
Eugene History Pub Lecture Series: "Blacks against Brown: The Intra-racial Struggle over Segregated Schools in Topeka, Kansas"
Jan12
Eugene History Pub Lecture Series: "Blacks against Brown: The Intra-racial Struggle over Segregated Schools in Topeka, Kansas" Jan 12 Whirled Pies
Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair
Jan14
Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair Jan 14 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Filmlandia Screening Series: "The Shining"
Jan14
Filmlandia Screening Series: "The Shining" Jan 14 Lawrence Hall
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
Career Tour - Life Sciences and Beyond!
Jan23
Career Tour - Life Sciences and Beyond! Jan 23 Ford Alumni Center
Migrant Glyphs
Jan23
Migrant Glyphs Jan 23 Willamette Hall
GitHub Portfolios for Job Seekers (Career Readiness Workshop)
Jan25
GitHub Portfolios for Job Seekers (Career Readiness Workshop) Jan 25 Knight Library