Swedish Folklore and Superstition

This four-part class, held in English, describes common creatures belonging to Swedish folklore and the historical context in which they were formed. Students will read about superstitions that went hand-in-hand with folklore and remnants of both folklore and superstitions still seen in Swedish culture today. This class will also take a look at how folklore has left its mark on today’s Swedish language. Students will have a chance to read short folklore stories (in translation) to see the typical folklore characteristics. Materials provided by instructor Ingela Haaland. Välkommen.