Universität Wien

010102 SE Folkloristic and Religious Studies (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Theologien und Religionswiss.
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 18.03. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Tuesday 19.03. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 3 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
  • Wednesday 20.03. 08:00 - 11:15 Seminarraum 5 (Kath) Schenkenstraße 1.OG
  • Thursday 21.03. 08:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5
  • Friday 22.03. 08:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum 7 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 5

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will present the relation between folklore studies and religious studies through the history of folkloristics (overview of major theories, starting with J. Grimm). and through major theoretical issues (the status of genres, specially fairy-tale and legend (Sage); belief as classification criterion; folklore as a source for "popular religion", "folk religion", "folk demonology", "lower mythology", "vernacular religion"; relation of folklore, myth and ritual in key theories in the field).

Assessment and permitted materials

Short written contributions during the teaching week.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Basic knowledge of the history of the academic study of religions.
Attendance 30%
Participation at the class 30 %
Written contribution 40%

Attendance is compulsory. You may be absent without excuse for a maximum of two units.

Examination topics

The examination material will be the content of the lecture, which will be documented partly by slides, partly by given/recommended texts.

Reading list

Readings will be provided/recommended throughout the course.

Association in the course directory

066 800: M4, M16, M18, M20; 033 195 (17W) BRP: 05rwb, 14rwb b, 16rwb (SE zu Religionsethnologie), 17rwb

Last modified: Fr 28.02.2025 05:05