<p>The MAIS concentration in folklore enables students to explore the processes of tradition that move through multiple expressive forms, such as folktales, folk beliefs, folk medicine, folk art, folksong, and literature. A discipline based on ethnographic fieldwork, folklore offers students a chance to work in communities and collect living traditional materials that are critical to human identity and values. Interdisciplinary by nature, folklore thrives on local particularities as well as compelling global connections.</p>
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<p>Margaret Yocom<br />Co-Director of the MAIS Concentration in Folklore<br /> Robinson Hall A 439, MSN 3E4<br /> Fairfax, VA 22030<br /> 703.993.1172<br /> <a href="mailto:myocom@gmu.edu">myocom@gmu.edu</a></p>
<p>Debra Shutika<br /> Co-Director of the MAIS Concentration in Folklore<br /> Robinson Hall A 428, MSN 3E4<br /> Fairfax, VA 22030<br /> 703.993.1178<br /> <a href="mailto:dshutika@gmu.edu">dshutika@gmu.edu</a></p>
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<p>Students choose a specialization that draws on unique programs throughout Mason, such as museum studies, conflict resolution, non-profit management, telecommunications, and writing. Internships in the many Washington, D.C., metropolitan area folklore organizations are central to students' experiences. Students must successfully complete 36 credits of graduate course work, including the following (at least 6 credits must be taken in courses outside the Department of English):</p>
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<li>18 credits of core courses, including the following:</li>
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<li>12 credits of special topics, ENGL 591 and 798 (Courses may be repeated.)</li>
<li>3 credits of internship, ENGL 604</li>
<li>3 credits of research methodology, chosen from ENGL 701, HIST 610, or SOCI 634.</li>
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<li>9 credits of specialization (approved by advisor). Specialization topics include public folklore—museums, archives, arts and humanities councils, and nonprofit organizations; folklore—ethnicity and immigration; folklore and literature; folklore and the teaching of writing and literature; folklore and history; and folklore and conflict resolution. Students also can opt for open specialization, with courses chosen in consultation with advisor. Possibilities include folklore and editing, applied storytelling, folklore and mythology, folklore and art history, folklore and gender studies, and folklore and communication.</li>
<li>3 to 6 credits of electives (approved by advisor)</li>
<li>1 credit of MAIS 797</li>
<li>1 to 5 credits of MAIS 798 (project), or 1 to 5 credits of MAIS 799 (thesis)</li>
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