The Celts: A Contested Legacy

Cod y Modiwl: IR11800
Teitl y Modiwl: The Celts: A Contested Legacy
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Simon Rodway
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): GC11820
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Cathryn Charnell-White

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 1500 o eiriau	40%
Asesiad Semester	Presentation: 10 Minutes	10%
Asesiad Semester	Open Exam: Takeaway exam to be undertaken over 7 days 1500 o eiriau	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 1,500 words	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Presentation: 10 Awr A recording may be submitted	10%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Open Exam: Takeaway exam to be undertaken over 7 days 1500 o eiriau	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

distinguish between the ways in which the term ‘Celtic’ is used in a number of disciplines including linguistics, archaeology and history
recognize the chronological evolution of the term ‘Celtic’ since its first occurence in Classical sources
recognize the main concepts surrounding the people known as the Celts, and be able to evaluate the evidence associated with them critically
discuss a number of theoretical viewpoints such as structuralism and post-colonialism as they relate to the concept of Celtic culture

Disgrifiad cryno

This module analyses and challenges concepts about the Celts and their relevance to the modern world, giving the students an intellectual framework in which they may pursue a number of issues relating to Celtic Studies. Her we shall analyse the term ‘Celt’, and ask ‘Who were the ancient Celts?’ What types of evidence can we use to answer this, and what are the pitfalls? Are the Irish and Welsh ‘Celts’? How did modern ideas about the Celts develop, and how have they been (ab)used? In particular, the issue of ‘Celtic continuity’ will be addressed. We shall examine descriptions of Celtic-speakers across the centuries. We shall also discuss pagan Celtic religion and so-called ‘Celtic’ institutions such as druids and bards.

Cynnwys

• The Celtic languages I: Introduction
• The Celtic languages II: Where and when were they spoken?
• Questioning Celticity, and ‘Celtoscepticism’
• Problems of Celticity: the evidence of language, archaeology, history and genetics
• Britons, Irish and Celts
• Rediscovering the relationship between the Celtic languages
• ‘Creating’ Celticity I: the legacy of the Classical authors
• ‘Creating’ Celticity II: Romanticism
• The Ancient Celts in their own words
• The Britons and the Irish in their own words
• Celtic continuity I: theoretical framework
• Celtic continuity II: case studies
• Celtic institutions I: Pagan Celtic religion
• Celtic institutions II: druids
• Celtic institutions III: bards
• Summary and revision

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Written: clear articulation of ideas and analysis in written assignments. Verbal: class contribution, presentation and interaction.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Not relevant
Datrys Problemau	By critical engagement (verbal and written) with intellectual concepts.
Gwaith Tim	Working in groups to prepare presentations
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	By independent research; tutor feedback on written work and oral contribution in class; interaction of peers during seminar; developing time/work management skills; reflecting upon presentational skills and other written work.
Rhifedd	Not relevant
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Getting to grips with concepts relating to Celticity
Sgiliau ymchwil	Through independent research for written assessment, presentation and oral contribution in class. Using electronic research and bibliographical resources
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	For research purposes (assignments and presentations); word-processing. Using electronic research and bibliographic resources; accessing Blackboard for course materials.

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