Module Identifier | MW10120 | ||
Module Title | CULTURE AND IDENTITY IN MODERN WALES | ||
Academic Year | 2002/2003 | ||
Co-ordinator | Dr Paul B O'Leary | ||
Semester | Semester 2 | ||
Mutually Exclusive | CF10120 | ||
Course delivery | Lecture | 20 Hours | |
Seminars / Tutorials | 10 Hours | ||
Assessment | Semester Exam | 2 Hours 2 hour examination | 50% |
Semester Assessment | Essay: 2 essays (1,500-2,000 words each). | 50% |
The course aims to examine the historical context and political background of Wales today, and will explore the relations between work, gender and society in literature, theatre and film. The module is interdisciplinary and will include lectures and seminars on twentieth-century history and politics as well as introducing drama, film, fiction and poetry in Wales. The course thus provides an introduction to Welsh society and culture, and various aspects of Welsh identity as they are explored and expressed by both creative writers and politicians, journalists and academics.
This is a self-standing module and is available to all students whatever their degree scheme.