| Course Name |
Irish Folklore & Mythology - Myth and magic: an Introduction to the study of Irish folklore & mythology |
| Course Provider |
University College Cork |
| Course Code |
SC0096 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Certificate of Attendance |
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National University of Ireland |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Commencing on 27 September 2017, ending on 29 November |
| Application Date |
Closing Date: Monday 18 September 2017 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Ten weeks, Wednesday 7-9pm |
| Course Fee |
€230 |
| Entry Requirements |
Applicants must be over 18 years of age by course commencement |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course provides an introduction to the subject of Irish mythology and folklore, ranging from ancient stories of heroes, gods and sacred sites, to contemporary beliefs in the supernatural (particularly fairies, the banshee and ghosts). Legends, c...
Hide-This course provides an introduction to the subject of Irish mythology and folklore, ranging from ancient stories of heroes, gods and sacred sites, to contemporary beliefs in the supernatural (particularly fairies, the banshee and ghosts). Legends, customs, festival celebrations and storytelling traditions are explored, as well as the history of the compilation of mythology as well as folklore collection in Ireland and how the mindset and agendas of different collectors influenced different views and understandings of the collected material. Traditional Irish stories and customs are explored in order to gain insights into cultural meanings and how people make sense of the world around them.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+This course provides an introduction to the study of Irish folklore and mythology. Classes cover mythological sources as well as traditional beliefs, customs and narrative traditions in the Irish context.
1. Approaches to the Study of Mythology an...
Hide-This course provides an introduction to the study of Irish folklore and mythology. Classes cover mythological sources as well as traditional beliefs, customs and narrative traditions in the Irish context.
1. Approaches to the Study of Mythology and Folklore
2. The Otherworld (Spiritual Realm) of Irish Tradition
3. Daoine Sidhe (‘People of the Mounds’): Fairy Legends and Landscape
4. Festivals: Samhain and Bealtaine
5. Festivals: Imbolc and Lughnasadh
6. 'Santa Claus, St Nicholas and Krampus'
7. Selkies and Water Monsters: Legends about Irish Waterways
8. Witchcraft and Magic in Irish Tradition
9. Pattern Days and Rag Trees
10. Death Omens and the Wake (Funeral): Beliefs about Death and Dying
There are ten classes of two hours each. No prior knowledge of Irish culture, folklore, mythology or the Irish language is necessary
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| Assessment Method |
Short courses are non-assessed |
| Further Enquiries |
Regina Sexton, Short Course Co-ordinator
E. r.sexton@ucc.ie
Marian O’Keeffe, Short Course Administrator
E: marian.okeeffe@ucc.ie
T: 021 4904700
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| Location |
Venue: Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, Room 104, UCC |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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