The Cultural Classroom of Ethnography and the Folkloric Group of the Faculty of Education are organizing this course which will be held in person at the space of the Folkloric Group of the Faculty of Education on Fridays between October 23, 2026 and June 11, 2027 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
Goals:<\/p>\n
To contribute to the knowledge, recovery, conservation and dissemination of the traditional Canarian heritage through its theoretical and practical knowledge; as well as to understand the relationship between the vernacular culture of the Canary Islands, the rural environment and traditional ways of life, the historical vicissitudes and the creative capacity deployed by the population of the Canary Islands over time.<\/p>\n
For their part, through the participation of students in the activities of the Folkloric Group of the Faculty of Education (rehearsals, performances, research\u2026) the aim is to bring them closer to the knowledge and interpretation of one of the most representative sections of the Traditional Canarian Culture: musical folklore, which is among the richest and most varied in the world.<\/p>\n
Through theoretical classes, students will be introduced to various aspects of Canarian folklore:
\n-Folklore and musical folklore.
\n-The stages of Canarian musical folklore: drum folklore; string folklore; emigration folklore.
\n-Classification of folk genres according to their nature and context.
\n-Fieldwork and oral information as a method of ethnographic research.
\n-Toys, children's games and intelligence games as relevant aspects of Traditional Culture and other traditions.
\n-Whistling language and other traditional forms of long-distance communication.
\n-Other folkloric aspects of the Vernacular Rural Culture.<\/p>\n
Through practical classes, students will acquire skills related to playing and following instruments and dances of traditional Canarian folklore. They will be divided into small groups in which they will participate in dance, singing, and playing instruments (wind, percussion, and string).<\/p>\n
Aimed at students of all degrees at the University of La Laguna. And the general public.<\/p>\n
Academic direction:<\/p>\n
Coordination: Manuel J. Lorenzo Perera. PhD in History. Retired Professor from the University of La Laguna.<\/p>\n
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE, COMPETENCE AND RECOGNITION BY ECTS CREDIT<\/strong><\/p>\n The University of La Laguna, through the Vice-Rectorate for Culture and University Extension, will issue a certificate of attendance to all those who attend a minimum of 80% of the scheduled in-person class hours. Likewise, those who successfully complete the independent student work will receive a certificate of attendance and achievement, which is also recognized for 4 ECTS credits.<\/p>\n Free assistance upon prior registration.\u00a0Sign up here.<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n