Benson Student Opportunity Award
This scholarship supports English majors who are planning to further their educational development and employability through opportunities outside the classroom.
Overview
Folklore is the study of informally learned, traditional expressive culture and artistic communication. A primary emphasis in folklore studies is on tradition and the way tradition manifests in the modern world. Courses cover topics such as children's folklore, legends and the supernatural, regional folklore, folk religion, material culture, and internet memes. The folklore program at USU provides a flexible and interdisciplinary approach to study, small class sizes, and student-centered faculty.
Career Application
Graduates of this program will leave with the skills required to gain employment in art or history museums, nonprofit organizations, or state and national park services. Often, graduates continue their education in doctoral programs or law school.
Get Involved
Digital Folklore Project
Stop sending memes to your friends and start sending them to us! Help researchers analyze digital folklore and track internet trends.
Internships
The English department's internship program is designed to help students enrich their education, gain practical experience, and earn credit towards their degrees.
USU Honors Program
Participate in discussion-oriented classes and reading groups while taking advantage of other Honors-specific benefits.
Folklore News
Drew Holley at the United States Library of Congress
Drew Holley, a second-year graduate student in folklore studies at USU, served a summer internship during 2023 with the American Folklife Center at the United States Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
Millie Tullis Publishes Essay in Edited Collection
USU Folklore graduate student Millie Tullis recently published her essay “Polygamy and Revelation in Magical Mormonism: Four Peepstone Bride Narratives” in the collection DNA Mormon: Perspectives on the Legacy of Historian D. Michael Quinn
Folklore and Landscape Class Visit site of the Bear River Massacre
Associate Professor Lisa Gabbert’s 6710 Folklore and Landscape class visited the site of the Bear River Massacre on Wednesday, October 19.
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Related Programs
- American Studies
- Creative Writing
- English Teaching
- General English
- Literature
- Technical Communication and Rhetoric
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Utah State University offers many options for financial aid, including university level scholarships and aid available to specific colleges and majors.