Storytelling Program
Storytelling
The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. - Steve Jobs
Why Storytelling at ETSU?
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Brief History
The Appalachian region is rooted in the art of storytelling.
Inspired by the storytelling revival of the 1970s and the successful National Storytelling Festival in nearby Jonesborough, Dr. Flora Joy established storytelling as an academic program in the 1980s with a focus on education.
Since then, the program has grown to be recognized for its interdisciplinary applications and has broadened its career training scope.
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Education Options
There are a variety of education options for those interested in storytelling. Available programs are:
- Undergraduate Storytelling Minor
- Undergraduate Storytelling Major
- Graduate Storytelling Certificate
- Master's of Arts in Communication and Storytelling Studies
Students also have opportunities to learn from professional tellers through the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough and through intensive storytelling institutes offered at ETSU.
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Scholarships
There are a range of scholarships available to students. Click here to view our scholarships page and learn more about the options avaiable to you.
When we share our stories, we are reminded of the humanity in each other. And when we take the time to understand each other's stories, we become more forgiving, more empathetic, and more inclusive - Michelle Obama
Storytelling in the News:
ETSU Storytelling Archive Now Online
The storytelling program has created a collection of online storytelling resources
for students.
Why Storytelling matters
- From The Chronicle of Higher Education, Why Storytelling Matters in Fields Beyond the Humanities
- If you are unable to access the article, a full text version can be found here.