Embark on a journey into the vibrant world of informal culture with the Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Folklore from Cape Breton University. This undergraduate degree is designed for curious minds eager to understand how traditions, stories, songs, and customs shape communities and reveal insights into societal values, biases, and aspirations. You will explore the expressive forms of culture, examining both their unique local contexts and the universal patterns that connect humanity across diverse groups. This program offers a rich academic exploration of expressive culture, grounded in the unique heritage of Cape Breton Island.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, allowing you to delve deeply into subjects such as folklore genres, material culture, ethnography, and research methods. You will engage with specific topics like Cape Breton cultural heritage, Atlantic Canadian folklore, and the social history of Celtic music, potentially culminating in a thesis in your final year. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of folklore and its significance, prepared for diverse career paths in cultural heritage, education, community development, and beyond, equipped with analytical skills to interpret and preserve cultural expressions.