Welsh culture 15-KW-CE-11

This course aims to provide an overview of various socio-cultural aspects of the life of the Welsh. The topics covered in class include: (1) the political system of Wales, political parties, Welsh devolution and the role of the Welsh Assembly Government, (2) education in Wales with emphasis on the education in the Welsh language, (3) the history of the Eisteddfod festival and its role in the development, cultivation and popularisation of the Welsh language literature and culture as well as its influence on distinct Welsh identity, (4) the Welsh language media, (5) Welsh traditions, customs and holidays (6) Welsh classical and popular music (Cool Cymru), their influence on Welsh identity and contribution to the British culture, (7) Welsh film industry, (8) sport in Wales, (9) geography of Wales, (10) the Welsh language outside Wales (emigration to Patagonia, the USA and other places), (11) Welsh economy and industry, (12) Welsh art. Regular attendance is necessary. Students are assessed on the basis of in-class discussions, short presentation on the chosen topics, final test and project work. Course materials are available on the moodle platform. Additional materials are available in the Novum library.

Module learning aims

(in Polish) 1. Przekazanie wiedzy z zakresu współczesnej kultury Walii 2.Rozwinięcie umiejętności krytycznej analizy procesów socjo-politycznych oraz kulturowych mających wpływ na współczesną kulturę walijską 3. Rozwinięcie umiejętności prezentowania 4. Wyrobienie umiejętności pisania umiejętności pisania esejów akademickich z wykorzystaniem odpowiedniego formatu oraz źródeł naukowych 5. Rozwinięcie umiejętności komunikacji i pracy w grupie

Information on where to find course materials

WA website, Moodle, Novum Library, Centre for Celtic Studies

Major

English philology Specialisation: Celtic studies

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Presentations, articles, audiovisual materials, exercises, in-group discussions

Course module conducted remotely (e-learning)

Moodle

Student workload (ECTS credits)

70h (3ECTS)

Cycle of studies

1st cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 1

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

Confirmed basic knowledge of Welsh history and history of Welsh literature

Course coordinators

Karolina Rosiak

Assessment criteria

Quizzes, in-class discussions, final test.

Practical placement

Nie dotyczy

Bibliography

Brake, Julie – Christine Jones. 2004. World cultures – Wales. London: Hodder Headline.
Koch, J., 2005, Celtic Culture: A Historical Encyclopedia, ABC-Clio Inc
McDowall, David. 1999. Britain in Close-up. London: Longman.
The Welsh Academy Encyclopedia of Wales. 2008. Cardiff: University of Wales Press.
Selected articles

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 15-KW-CE-11 in USOSweb