Course description
Course outline
Field trip fee: £60
Ancient traditions flourish in England, a land rich in folklore. This course discusses the origins of the ‘Lore of the People’ and assesses its contemporary relevance. We examine the meaning of folk song and Morris dancing. We investigate survivals of fascinating old customs such as lighting bonfires in the streets and chasing cheeses down a precipitous hill. We discuss legends of heroes such as Robin Hood. We analyse supernatural beliefs: fairies, ghosts, giants and dragons; witch bottles and corn dollies. We visit sites of world significance including Devil’s Dyke, near Brighton; we taste the unique ‘wayfarers dole’ and view Arthur’s Round Table at Winchester; and we literally touch the awesome 3,500 year-old trilithons of Stonehenge.
Assessments
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Essay (2000 words) | Sumsch1 Week 4 | 60.00% |
| Report | Sumsch1 Week 4 | 20.00% |
| Presentation | Sumsch1 Week 4 (5 minutes) | 20.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.