Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: John D. Niles In brief Speaker - Professor John Niles (University of Wisconsin) Title - Storytelling in Song: A Remarkable Case Study from Recent Scottish Ballad Tradition About the event We're delighted to welcome our next speaker in our seminar series, the acclaimed USA-based folklorist Professor John D. Niles. Now retired, he has taught in several universities in the course of his career and is known internationally for his publications on the theory and practice of oral narrative, such as 'Homo Narrans: The Poetics and Anthropology of Oral LIterature'. Professor Niles has had a long connection with Scotland as a collector and scholar, and has recently launched a website entitled Scottish Voices containing his recordings from fieldwork here over many years. This seminar will focus on Duncan Williamson, a storyteller about whom Professor Niles has just published a welcome book, 'Webspinner: Songs, Stories and Reflections of Duncan Williamson, Scottish Traveller'. The book highlights the value of recordings made over time on many occasions. Professor Niles will explore Duncan's renderings of the ballad "Hind Horn" and how they illustrate his great skill in re-creating an item from his family tradition in each new performance. How to join We extend a warm welcome to all with an interest in the topics presented and look forward to seeing you. All seminars take place fortnightly on Fridays between 13.15 and 14.00. Please contact Dr Neill Martin to receive a Zoom invitation and password. NB The Zoom invitation will indicate a 13.00 start but the seminar will commence at 13.15. Email Dr Neill Martin About the Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series As the longest established department of its kind in Scotland, Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh is a major international hub for research, teaching and learning. Each semester, we welcome a wide range of guest speakers and colleagues to present a lunchtime seminar on their work. Entry is free and no booking is required. Everyone is welcome. Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies? We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Nov 18 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: John D. Niles Join us for an online seminar by Professor John D. Niles (University of Wisconsin) entitled 'Storytelling in Song: A Remarkable Case Study from Recent Scottish Ballad Tradition'. Online via Zoom Email Neill Martin for joining instructions
Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: John D. Niles In brief Speaker - Professor John Niles (University of Wisconsin) Title - Storytelling in Song: A Remarkable Case Study from Recent Scottish Ballad Tradition About the event We're delighted to welcome our next speaker in our seminar series, the acclaimed USA-based folklorist Professor John D. Niles. Now retired, he has taught in several universities in the course of his career and is known internationally for his publications on the theory and practice of oral narrative, such as 'Homo Narrans: The Poetics and Anthropology of Oral LIterature'. Professor Niles has had a long connection with Scotland as a collector and scholar, and has recently launched a website entitled Scottish Voices containing his recordings from fieldwork here over many years. This seminar will focus on Duncan Williamson, a storyteller about whom Professor Niles has just published a welcome book, 'Webspinner: Songs, Stories and Reflections of Duncan Williamson, Scottish Traveller'. The book highlights the value of recordings made over time on many occasions. Professor Niles will explore Duncan's renderings of the ballad "Hind Horn" and how they illustrate his great skill in re-creating an item from his family tradition in each new performance. How to join We extend a warm welcome to all with an interest in the topics presented and look forward to seeing you. All seminars take place fortnightly on Fridays between 13.15 and 14.00. Please contact Dr Neill Martin to receive a Zoom invitation and password. NB The Zoom invitation will indicate a 13.00 start but the seminar will commence at 13.15. Email Dr Neill Martin About the Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series As the longest established department of its kind in Scotland, Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh is a major international hub for research, teaching and learning. Each semester, we welcome a wide range of guest speakers and colleagues to present a lunchtime seminar on their work. Entry is free and no booking is required. Everyone is welcome. Are you interested in Celtic and Scottish Studies? We offer three undergraduate degrees and a number of postgraduate programmes, both taught and research-led, drawing on excellent teaching and research and access to world-leading collections and archives. Find out more about Celtic and Scottish Studies at Edinburgh Nov 18 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: John D. Niles Join us for an online seminar by Professor John D. Niles (University of Wisconsin) entitled 'Storytelling in Song: A Remarkable Case Study from Recent Scottish Ballad Tradition'. Online via Zoom Email Neill Martin for joining instructions
Nov 18 2022 13.15 - 14.00 Celtic and Scottish Studies Seminar Series: John D. Niles Join us for an online seminar by Professor John D. Niles (University of Wisconsin) entitled 'Storytelling in Song: A Remarkable Case Study from Recent Scottish Ballad Tradition'.
