Welsh History 2 Early Modern Wales (c.1815-2000)

 

Gellir astudio ‘Welsh History 2 Early Modern Wales (c.1815-2000) ' fel cwrs annibynnol ac mae'n gwrs dewisol ar gyfer y Dystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Astudiaethau Hel Achau ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth. 

I astudio 'Welsh History 2 Early Modern Wales (c.1815-2000)', nid oes rhaid i fyfyrwyr fod wedi astudio 'Welsh History 1: Early Modern Wales (c.1485-1815)'

Ffeithiau Allweddol 

 

Iaith: Saesneg

Hyd: 10 Wythnos

Nifer y Credydau: 10

Tiwtor: Heather Nicholas

Dull Dysgu: Ar-lein  

Lefel: Mae'r modiwl hwn ar Lefel 4 FfCChC  

Cod y Modiwl: XE15910

Ffi: £140.00 - Cynllun Hepgor Ffioedd

Gellir archebu lle ar y cwrs yma.

 

Overview

In this module, learners will explore Wales in the modern era (c. 1815 – 2000), investigating how the Wales as we know it today came to be. Learners will have the opportunity to explore their local area and their family trees during this period. We will explore the developments of industrialisation and political unrest in the early 19th century, moving through to the development of a Welsh nation identity created through the treachery of the blue books and the growth of Welsh speaking Nonconformity, Liberal Politics, and Home Rule. Following on from this, the turbulent period of the world wars will be explored, setting the scene for the path to devolution and the Wales of the twenty first century.

Programme

The course will involve 10 x 1 hour lectures plus 10 x 1 hour seminars on the following topics:

  1. Introduction – module outline, assessments, expectations, background information.
  2. Industrialisation and Industrial Protest.
  3. Rurality and Rural Protest.
  4. The Treachery of the Blue Books.
  5. Liberal and Nonconformist Wales.
  6. First World War.
  7. Second World War.
  8. Post War Wales.
  9. The Path to Devolution.
  10. Conclusion – Where is Wales now?

Learning Outcomes  

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the significant developments and key events of Modern Wales.
  2. Explain, evaluate, and analyse both primary historical evidence and secondary sources.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of historiographical debates surrounding Modern Wales.

Assessments

  1. Source Analysis - 500 words (30%)
  2. Written Essay - 1500 words (70%)

Reading Suggestions

Reading suggestions will be offered throughout the course. 

Entry Requirements

This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.

What Do I Need?

As this is an online course, you would need the following:

  • Internet access
  • Access to a laptop or computer with a web camera and microphone; the use of headphones might also be of benefit
  • Use of the Chrome web-browser where possible.