Participants will get to know the system of rituals and rites in folk culture(s) with a focus on the typical countryside and urban culture(s). They will discuss details of rites and rituals as part of the cultural calendar and the roles of those involved. Special attention will be paid to the food and dress accompanying these rites and rituals and their meaning.
Ritual, Mythology, Beliefs
University: Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski
ECTS: 4
Language: English
Course tutor: Prof. Dr. Mira Markova
Modality: online
Format: Online (with a synchronous and asynchronous elements)
Semester: Spring
Workload: 30
Assessment: 20% – participation in class discussions; 80% – end-of-course paper
PhD Track the course is part of: Ritual, Mythology and Rites (Anthropological aspects)
Pre-enrolment requirements: Interest in / knowledge of Bulgarian/Balkan culture(s); Interest in / knowledge of Bulagrian/Balkan urban culture(s) in modern and post-modern times
How to apply: Submission of a letter of motivation (up to 300 words) endorsed by the supervisor
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