Identity and Nationhood in Wales

Cod y Modiwl: IQ25010
Teitl y Modiwl: Identity and Nationhood in Wales
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester S
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Anwen Elias
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Jan Ruzicka; Dr Alistair Shepherd; Professor Rhys Jones; Dr Roger Owen; Dr Jenny Mathers; Dr Christopher Phillips; Professor Mererid Hopwood; Dr Rhun Emlyn; Dr Elin Royles; Dr Ffion Jones; Dr Lucy Taylor; Professor Michael Woods; Dr Kate Woodward

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Reflective Log: 1500 Words	60%
Asesiad Semester	Presentation: 15 Minutes	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Review: 1000 Words	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Reflective Log: 1500 Words	60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate an understanding of the contested nature of key terms including ‘nation’ andidentity’
Identify the key changes in understandings of Welsh nationhood and identity over time
Summarise and critically evaluate the role of different factors in contributing to changingunderstandings of nationhood and identity in Wales over time
Demonstrate an ability to make linkages between debates on nationhood and identity in Walesand key other issues from other (student specific) academic disciplines

Disgrifiad cryno

The module will introduce students to a variety of
perspectives on the theme 'identity and nationhood' in
Wales, at a critical juncture in the politics of the UK and wider
Europe. These will encompass the impact of economic and
social change, structural and political reform, the implications
of dynamics such as migration for the politics of identity and
nationhood, and shifting perceptions of Welsh identity and
nationhood in the arts

Cynnwys

- Economic and social change in Wales
- Structural and political change
- Migration and the politics of identity
- Welsh identity and nationhood in the arts

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cydlynu ag erail	Students will undertake team exercises inthe lectures and as part of the Roundtables.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	Students will learn how to present theirideas both verbally and in writing and howto how to present their arguments mosteffectively. They will learn the importanceof information and clear communicationand how to exploit these. They will knowhow to use the many sources ofinformation available and how to use themost appropriate form of communicationto best advantage. They will learn to beclear in their writing and speaking and tobe direct about aims and objectives. Theywill
Datrys Problemau Creadigol	Independent project work and problemsolving will be one central goal of themodule; discussions during lectures androundtables will require that studentsdevelop independent research skills as wellas problem solving skills. The ability ofstudents to solve problems will bedeveloped and assessed by asking them to:adopt differing points of view; organizedata and estimate an answer to theproblem; consider extreme cases; reasonlogically; construct theoretical models;divide probl
Gallu digidol	Students will be expected to submit theirwork electronically through the BlackboardVLE. Also, students will be encouraged tosearch for sources of information on theweb. Students will also be expected tomake use of the resources that will beavailable on the Blackboard VLE.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	Students will berequired to undertake independentresearch as part of preparation andassessment for the module. This willinvolve utilizing media and web sources, aswell as more conventional academic texts.Students will in part be assessed on theirability to gather appropriate andinteresting resource materials.
Myfyrdod	This module is designed to hone and testskills of use to students in their workinglives, particularly in speaking to smallgroups, listening, thinking and respondingto the statement of others. Moreover, thewritten work includes writing clearly andconcisely, which is a common task in theworkplace. Students will be encouragedthroughout to reflect on their performanceand to consider lessons for futureapplication
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol	Students have the opportunity to develop,practice and test a wide range of subjectspecific skills that help them to understand,conceptualise and evaluate examples andideas on the module. These subject specificskills include:-Collect and understand a wide range ofdata relating to the module;-Evaluate competing perspectives;Demonstrate subject specific researchtechniques;Apply a range of methodologies to complexhistorical and contemporary politicalproblems

Nodau

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