Folklore Courses and Certifications

A Children's Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales

41 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Hear the historic tales of your childhood from a professional storyteller and learn how they will shape the children of generations to come.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

AGU

Halloween Special: Giant Squids and Prehistoric Reptiles - Inspiration for Legendary Creatures

Explore the scientific origins of legendary creatures like the Kraken and Loch Ness monster. Experts discuss real-life animals that inspired these myths, blending folklore with marine biology and paleontology.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

AGU

Halloween Special: Sasquatches and Mermaids - The Science Behind Legendary Creatures

Explore the scientific origins of legendary creatures like Bigfoot and mermaids, uncovering the real-life animals that inspired these myths through expert insights and historical context.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

İlk Önce Söz Vardı - Sözlü Geleneğin Önemi ve Şahmaran Efsanesi

Kemal Kahraman, sözlü geleneğin önemini vurgulayarak Şahmaran efsanesini paylaşıyor ve dinleyicileri büyülü bir yolculuğa çıkarıyor. Konuşmacı, tarih yazıcılığında sözlü kültürün rolünü ele alıyor.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Rise of Superheroes and Their Impact On Pop Culture

14 reviews

EXCLUSIVE! When you complete a verified certificate in this course, you will receive digital artwork from a current comic book artist.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Myths & Legends Lesson Plans & Resources

Explore engaging resources for teaching myths, legends, fairy tales, and folklore, with lesson plans, videos, and interactive materials for effective classroom instruction.

• Study.com
• 16 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

New Zealand History, Culture and Conflict: A Museum Perspective

42 ratings at FutureLearn

Discover the social history of Aotearoa New Zealand, learning how the country’s bicultural national consciousness was formed.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 1 hour a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IIT Madras;  NPTEL

Literary and Cultural Disability Studies: An Exploration

Explore disability's unique perspective in literature, culture, and academia. Examine canon, interpretation, multilingualism, and interdisciplinarity through a disability studies lens. Includes Indian Sign Language workshop.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

Nature, Folklore and Serendipitous Photo Collaborations

Nordic artists explore human-nature connections through immersive portraits, blending folklore and serendipity to capture global narratives of our relationship with the environment.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TEDx

Anansi, Loki, and Why We Love Trickster Myths

Exploring the enduring allure of trickster figures in global cultures, their revolutionary potential, and relevance today. Delves into the dual nature of tricksters as forces of destruction and creation.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TEDx

The 'Super' in Superstitions - Examining the Impact of Beliefs

Explore the pervasive nature of superstitions in our lives and question their true value. This thought-provoking talk challenges common beliefs and encourages critical thinking about cultural practices.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Ci Poems in the Tang and Song Dynasty | 唐宋词鉴赏

Explore Tang and Song Ci poetry's origins, notable writers, and genres. Gain insights into historical context and improve poetry appreciation skills through expert guidance.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Verführer, Ankläger, Gefährte. Der Teufel und seine Dämonen

Der MOOC zeichnet die Geschichte des Teufels, seiner Eigenschaften und seiner kulturhistorischen Entwicklung nach.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Punch needle: borda máscaras decorativas

Aprende a bordar máscaras y tapices con la técnica versátil del punch needle y sumérgete en el folclore universal

• Domestika
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Universidad Nebrija

Comunicación y Cultura en España

Explora la riqueza cultural española: historia, geografía, arte, literatura, gastronomía y costumbres. Desarrolla habilidades lingüísticas y comprensión sociocultural para interactuar eficazmente en contextos hispanos.

• Miríadax
• 6 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course