Digital Folklore Project
Stop sending memes to your friends and start sending them to us! Help researchers analyze digital folklore and track internet trends.
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.
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Internships
The English department's internship program is designed to help students enrich their education, gain practical experience, and earn credit towards their degrees.
Student Opportunity Award
This scholarship supports English majors who are planning to further their educational development and employability through opportunities outside the classroom.
USU Honors Program
Participate in discussion-oriented classes and reading groups while taking advantage of other Honors-specific benefits.
Folklore News
Is It a Rat or This Year's Most Popular Meme? USU Folklore Announces Digital Lore of 2024
Utah State University’s Digital Folklore Project has announced that the Chicago Rat Hole meme, which is the imprint of a rat in the concrete sidewalk, has won Digital Lore of the Year for 2024.
Folklore Students and Faculty Present at American Folklore Society Conference
Congratulations to Folklore students Melanie Kimball, Drake Hansen, and Mustafa Cingoz, who presented at the American Folklore Society annual conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Drake Hansen Awarded W.W. Newell Prize
Congratulations to Drake Hansen for being awarded the American Folklore Society’s W.W. Newell Prize in Children’s Folklore!
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