New DirectionsSection Leadership Series: Bill Ellis (Part 1)To introduce our Section Leadership Series, it is only appropriate that the first interview is with Bill Ellis, Ph.D.May 2, 2018May 2, 2018
New DirectionsStar Wars Day: The Memes are Strong With This Oneby Jared L. SchmidtMay 1, 2018May 1, 2018
New DirectionsResearch Spotlight: Erik Aasland, PhD, MPHEd. Note: As part of NDiF’s continuing work to strengthen the folk studies community, we will highlight current and future work of…Apr 30, 2018Apr 30, 2018
New DirectionsThe Infinity War is coming and nothing will stop it…Over here at New Directions in Folklore, we often highlight popular culture issues. And now that it’s April, we can officially declare…Apr 3, 2018Apr 3, 2018
New DirectionsBracketology: America’s Newest Pastime?Like so many other popular culture events, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament has created its own folkloric ecosystem. The Tourney adds a…Mar 28, 2018Mar 28, 2018
New DirectionsRecording of the 2017 Podcasting Forum Now AvailableGreat news, everyone! The recording of the 2017 NDiF Forum “Podcasting and the Future of Folkloristics” is now available on soundcloud. It…Mar 11, 2018Mar 11, 2018
New DirectionsTraditional Culture as a Social SignifierIn the February/March edition of The Economist’s magazine 1843, is a fascinating feature focusing on the rise of “brewers, bakers, and…Mar 2, 2018Mar 2, 2018
New DirectionsinNDiF#NationalMargaritaDay and the birth of a blogOriginally posted at NDiF’s website.Feb 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018