CE4782: Celtic Folklore in Britain and Ireland
| School | Continuing and Professional Education |
| Department Code | LEARN |
| Module Code | CE4782 |
| External Subject Code | 100780 |
| Number of Credits | 10 |
| Level | L4 |
| Language of Delivery | English |
| Module Leader | Dr Juliette Wood |
| Semester | Autumn Semester |
| Academic Year | 2015/6 |
Outline Description of Module
Too often, Celtic folklore conjures up visions of romantic spirits and ancient worlds. This course aims to look beyond such notions of Celtic mysticism and consider the complex world of folklore both past and present in Britain and Ireland. The course will explore the perennial fascination of how people viewed their world through a series of case studies that centre on historical events such as witchcraft trials or the effects of religious belief. However, by using methods drawn from historical, folkloristic and literary studies, it will also consider how folklore practices have been adapted to modern life. The course will examine familiar folktale and legendary topics such the fairies, ghosts and the supernatural, but it will also consider printed sources such as almanacs, chapbooks and broadsides which provide a rich vein of material on prophecy and astrology as well as folk narrative and song. We will also have the opportunity to consider the degree to which urbanization and globalization have affected tradition, and the effect of Enlightenment thinking on the role of the supernatural.
Contact: Dr Richard Marsden (School of History, Archaeology and Religion)
How the module will be delivered
METHODS OF TEACHING: Nine weekly 2-hour sessions (18 hours)
How the module will be assessed
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Portfolio of work leading to a 1500-word essay
Assessment Breakdown
| Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assessment | 100 | Celtic Folklore In Britain And Ireland | N/A |