The Mabinogion: Legendary and Arthurian Literature in Middle Welsh

Cod y Modiwl
WEM0020
Teitl y Modiwl
The Mabinogion: Legendary and Arthurian Literature in Middle Welsh
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Simon Rodway
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Simon Rodway

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay: 3,000 words 40%
Arholiad Semester 2 Awr 60%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Essay: 3,000 words 40%
Arholiad Ailsefyll 2 Awr 60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. 1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the nature of the early Welsh narrative tradition.
  2. 2. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the make-up of the Four Branches and other ‘Mabinogion’ tales.
  3. 3. Demonstrate a specialist knowledge of traditional and more contemporary views as to the stylistic and thematic features of the texts.
  4. 4. Develop a mastery of the fundamentals of Middle Welsh grammar and syntax.

Disgrifiad cryno

Studying and reading texts from the ‘Mabinogion’. We will read extracts in the original, and discuss critically their content and background.

Cynnwys

A series of 10 lectures on the content and background of the native tales + 10 textual sessions to read extracts

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu The students will be expected to use clear and correct language both written and oral.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa They will learn skills which are important in academic work.
Datrys Problemau Problems arising from the work will be solved by students in seminars and in their written work
Gwaith Tim The students will have to discuss and respect the points of view of their fellow students.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun The students will have to improve their work in response to constructive criticism from their tutors and fellow students
Sgiliau pwnc penodol The ability to reason and to treat a range of sources critically
Sgiliau ymchwil Research skills will be an important part of completing assignments. Students will be expected to use on-line resources where appropriate.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth The students will be expected to use word processors and on-line resources where appropriate.

Nodau

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