Richard Jenkins | What Is Folklore Anyway? ONLINE

Lively seminar exploring 'classic', public, and online perceptions of Folklore Studies. 20th Nov, 12.15-1.30pm, Jessop West room 230, TUOS
About this Event

Folklore in Britain, and its study, seems to be increasingly understood by the public - particularly online - as 'ghosties, ghoulies and long-leggedy beasties'...with a bit of witchcraft, paganism and Gothic horror thrown in. Yet, consult any of the 'classic definitions' of folklore and the picture that presents itself is wider and altogether more mundane...and arguably more interesting and significant. In this talk organised by the Contemporary Folklore Research Centre, The University of Sheffield, Prof Richard Jenkins will look at why we are where we are, and what, if anything, we should do about it.

Trained as an anthropologist, Richard Jenkins is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at The University of Sheffield, and a Trustee and Treasurer of the Folklore Society.