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Overview
What you will learn
On completion of the Russian Folklore - Faith, Magic and Fears Through the Ages course offered by Dalarna University, students will be able to:
- explain and analyse the difference between folklore and popular and mass culture, and present the content and history of folklore
- describe central genres and figures in Russian folklore
- analyse rituals and their development over time
- describe and discuss the relationship between traditional Slavic beliefs and Christianity
- explain and analyse the scholarly tradition in terms of Slavic folklore and the connection between folk memory and other cultural traditions.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- The course deals with Russian folklore, its most important genres, characters and motifs and the development of these over time.
- Students read a selection of texts in translation which are discussed from a sccholarly perspective.
- The course includes the study of the relationship between folklore and modern popular culture, as well as traditional rituals and the reflection of these in contemporary Russian culture and everyday life.
- The course also deals with the relationship between Slavic pagan beliefs and the Christian faith.
- In addition, the course introduces the scholarly traditions relating to Slavic folklore.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
- Course dates: 28 Aug - 26 Nov
- Open for late application
Language
English
Credits
10 ECTS
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Slavic studiesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You have completed upper-secondary school (equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary school).
- You can demonstrate proficiency in English.
Tuition Fee
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International
14500 SEK/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 SEK for the full programme during 3 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 3 months.
- EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Funding
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