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As the sole English-speaking university in Canada providing complete folklore programs across all academic levels, Memorial plays an essential role in its community - one deeply rooted in distinctive ways of life and customs, where exploring and honoring cultural heritage is deemed vital. This creates exceptional prospects for folklorists to develop creative community collaborations and educational initiatives.
Over its 50+ year history, Memorial's Folklore Department has established global recognition as a dynamic, creative, diverse, and exceptionally professional academic unit. Fieldwork in ethnographic research forms the cornerstone of folklore education. Graduate students benefit from outstanding library and archival resources, including access to the Folklore and Language Archive and the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media, and Place.
Graduate diploma duration: 12 months