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Now accepting applications to the nationally renowned MA program in folk studies.

Folk Studies and Anthropology

Now accepting applications to the nationally renowned MA program in folk studies.

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Department of Folk Studies and Anthropology

Thank you for your interest in Folk Studies and Anthropology! Our department offers an undergraduate major in Anthropology, minors in Folklore and in Anthropology, a Masters in Folk Studies, a graduate certificate in Historic Preservation, plus a number of General Education and Colonnade courses. We are also the home of the award-winning Kentucky Folklife Program.

Please come visit us in our departmental office in Room 237 of the Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center, or contact us for more information.

Department Head and Director, Anthropology Program
Darlene Applegate, Ph.D., RPA
(270) 745-5898

Director, Folk Studies Program
Ann K. Ferrell, Ph.D.
(270) 745-5896

Director, Kentucky Folklife Program
Brent Björkman, M.A.
(270) 745-4133

Office Associate
Donna Schulte, B.F.A.
(270) 745-5295

 

Download our 2017-2018 department newsletter!

 

Spring Semester Classes Begin

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Last Day to Apply for Spring 2019 Graduation

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Arte Cubano Opens at Kentucky Museum

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Folk Studies Faculty Member Organizes Applied Folklore Conference

Dec 7th, 2018

Dr. Tim Frandy, assistant professor of folklore, recently co-organized a public and applied folklore conference entitled "Folklore and the Wisconsin...

Kentucky Folklife Program receives Kentucky History Award for Community Impact

Nov 16th, 2018

The WKU-based Kentucky Folklife Program receives a 2018 Kentucky History Award for Community Impact from the Kentucky Historical Society....

Kentucky Folklife Program Accepting Nominations for 2019 Homer Ledford Award

Oct 30th, 2018

The Kentucky Folklife Program is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Homer Ledford Award. Nominations accepted through December 5th, 2018....

 

 

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