The Master of Arts in Folklore and Cultural Studies is a postgraduate program focused on the study of folklore, traditions, cultural practices, oral histories, beliefs, rituals, arts, and cultural heritage. The program develops advanced research and analytical skills to understand, document, preserve, and critically examine cultural expressions and their role in contemporary society.
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Admission to Mid-Western University's Masters of Arts in Folklore and Cultural Studies is open to students who have earned a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
After completing the program, graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of folklore, culture, traditions, and cultural heritage.
Critically analyze cultural practices, beliefs, rituals, narratives, and artistic expressions.
Conduct field-based and interdisciplinary research in folklore and cultural studies.
Document, preserve, and promote tangible and intangible cultural heritage.
Apply appropriate qualitative and ethnographic research methods.
Analyze the relationship between culture, identity, society, and social change.
Develop academic and professional skills in cultural documentation and heritage management.
Communicate research findings effectively through academic writing and presentations.
Contribute to cultural research, education, heritage conservation, museums, archives, and cultural organizations.
The study of human creation that is passed down from generation to generation is called folklore. It is the cornerstone of the folk groups' identities. The majority of these subjects are also included in the intangible cultural heritage with traditional knowledge. It includes oral traditions (folk tales, folk epics, folk ballads, oral poetry, proverbs, and sayings), performing arts (music, dance, drama, games), beliefs and practices (customs, religions, rituals, festivals, etc.), and knowledge and production of material culture (vernacular architecture, furniture, household items, foodways, etc.). Cultural studies, an emerging field, contributes to the explanation of how social ties, power, and individual experiences are created and transformed by groups.
