Writing the Witch: Exploring the Witch Creatively and Historically

This module gives an overview of the history of witchcraft beliefs and the witch trials across early modern Europe, with a particular focus on how the trials unfolded in Wales, where wise-women and supposed witches were rife. Students will be shown texts (from archival material relating to witchcraft to contemporary poems), art work and music, with the aim of deconstructing depictions of the witch figure across literature and history. Students will then have opportunity to develop their own creative responses, or to present their findings through a non-fiction assignment. This module is suitable for anyone with an interest in the history of witchcraft beliefs and / or a desire to develop their creative writing skills.

This online course lets you study from home while connecting with a vibrant virtual community of fellow learners. The course is delivered through Blackboard, our online learning environment, and all live sessions will be hosted via Teams. It can be studied as a stand-alone course, and it is also an optional module for the Certificate of Higher Education in Creative Writing, and for the Certificate of Higher Education in Genealogical Studies at Aberystwyth University.

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This module is at CQFW Level 4