Module Information

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
a) Demonstrate familiarity with a substantial body of historical knowledge in the field of society, religion and authority in Wales in the sixteenth century.
b) Engage in source criticism, discussion and understanding of the major developments in Welsh history in this period, including the centralisation of authority and the religous changes subsequent to the split from Rome.
d) Gather and sift appropriate items of historical evidence
e) Read, analyse and reflect critically on secondary and primary texts, in particular the actual text of the Acts of Union, the Protestant proganda produced during the period and the historical discussion on the reception of Protestantism in Wales.
f) Develop the ability to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of particular historical arguments and where necessary challenge them.
g) Develop oral (not assessed) and written skills which will have been improved through seminar discussions and essays
h) Work both independently and collaboratively, and to participate in group discussions (not assessed).

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