Mode of Program Participation
Academic Scholarship
Participation Type
Poster
Session Abstract or Summary
Scots Irish Influence on the Culture of Southern Appalachia:
Student Evidence Journals
Tyler Blethen and Curtis Wood state, “the presence of the Scotch-Irish still surrounds us in the southern Appalachians in the evidence of family names, in the stamp the Scotch-Irish placed upon the customs of the region, and in lingering family memories” (From Ulster to Carolina: The Migration of the Scotch-Irish to Southwestern North Carolina). This poster features evidence of this influence in the form of written journal entries and photographs by East Tennessee State University students enrolled in “Scots Irish in Appalachia” during fall semester 2016.
Presentation #1 Title
Scots Irish Influence on the Culture of Southern Appalachia: Student Evidence Journals
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
Tyler Blethen and Curtis Wood state, “the presence of the Scotch-Irish still surrounds us in the southern Appalachians in the evidence of family names, in the stamp the Scotch-Irish placed upon the customs of the region, and in lingering family memories” (From Ulster to Carolina: The Migration of the Scotch-Irish to Southwestern North Carolina). This poster features evidence of this influence in the form of written journal entries and photographs by East Tennessee State University students enrolled in “Scots Irish in Appalachia” during fall semester 2016.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Jane serves as Director of the Appalachian, Scottish, and Irish Studies Program in the Department of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University. She teaches a range of Scottish/Irish studies courses, including the summer study abroad, as well as individual instruction in Celtic fiddling, Celtic band classes, American Roots Music, and music theory.
Scots Irish Influence on the Culture of Southern Appalachia: Student Evidence Journals
Tyler Blethen and Curtis Wood state, “the presence of the Scotch-Irish still surrounds us in the southern Appalachians in the evidence of family names, in the stamp the Scotch-Irish placed upon the customs of the region, and in lingering family memories” (From Ulster to Carolina: The Migration of the Scotch-Irish to Southwestern North Carolina). This poster features evidence of this influence in the form of written journal entries and photographs by East Tennessee State University students enrolled in “Scots Irish in Appalachia” during fall semester 2016.
