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Discovering Wales and Welsh: first steps
This free course, Discovering Wales and Welsh, introduces you to who the Welsh people are via a brief look at history and two significant figures, Owain Glyndŵr and Llywelyn the Last. You will also learn the basics of Welsh pronunciation and how to greet people in Welsh.
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Croeso: Beginners' Welsh
This free course, Croeso: Beginners' Welsh, is taken from Croeso, a beginners' language module that concentrates on Welsh as a tool for communication, but it also provides some insights into Welsh societies and cultures through printed and audio materials. It will be of interest to all those who want to improve their language skills in order to ...
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Understanding devolution in Wales
This free course charts the transformation of the Welsh devolution settlement in the 20 years following the referendum on devolution in 1997. You will consider how an Assembly with minimal public support and limited law-making powers became a Parliament
with the power to set taxes. You will explore some of the biggest challenges facing ...
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Methodism in Wales, 1730–1850
In this free course, Methodism in Wales, 1730–1850, you will learn about a neglected strand of Welsh history and identity. By the mid-nineteenth century, Calvinistic Methodism had become the most popular religious denomination in Wales and a mainstay of Welsh national identity. Where did this new form of religion come from? Why did it become so ...
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Level: 2 Intermediate
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Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage
This free course, Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage, looks at the Aberdulais Falls in Wales, and considers the key issues affecting the decision-making of the bodies which are responsible for looking after our heritage. We examine the heritage debates: who decides what should be preserved from the past as our heritage, who is this...
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Level: 1 Introductory
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Welsh history and its sources
This free course, Welsh history and its sources, is a teaching and learning resource for anyone interested in Welsh history. It contains study materials, links to some of the most important institutions that contribute to our understanding of the history of Wales, and a pool of resources that can help you understand Welsh history and the way it ...
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Discovering Wales and Welsh: first steps
Learn more to access more details of Discovering Wales and Welsh: first stepsThis free course, Discovering Wales and Welsh, introduces you to who the Welsh people are via a brief look at history and two significant figures, Owain Glyndŵr and Llywelyn the Last. You will also learn the basics of Welsh pronunciation and how to greet people in Welsh.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Croeso: Beginners' Welsh
Learn more to access more details of Croeso: Beginners' WelshThis free course, Croeso: Beginners' Welsh, is taken from Croeso, a beginners' language module that concentrates on Welsh as a tool for communication, but it also provides some insights into Welsh societies and cultures through printed and audio materials. It will be of interest to all those who want to improve their language skills in order to ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Understanding devolution in Wales
Learn more to access more details of Understanding devolution in WalesThis free course charts the transformation of the Welsh devolution settlement in the 20 years following the referendum on devolution in 1997. You will consider how an Assembly with minimal public support and limited law-making powers became a Parliament with the power to set taxes. You will explore some of the biggest challenges facing ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Methodism in Wales, 1730–1850
Learn more to access more details of Methodism in Wales, 1730–1850In this free course, Methodism in Wales, 1730–1850, you will learn about a neglected strand of Welsh history and identity. By the mid-nineteenth century, Calvinistic Methodism had become the most popular religious denomination in Wales and a mainstay of Welsh national identity. Where did this new form of religion come from? Why did it become so ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage
Learn more to access more details of Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritageThis free course, Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage, looks at the Aberdulais Falls in Wales, and considers the key issues affecting the decision-making of the bodies which are responsible for looking after our heritage. We examine the heritage debates: who decides what should be preserved from the past as our heritage, who is this...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Welsh history and its sources
Learn more to access more details of Welsh history and its sourcesThis free course, Welsh history and its sources, is a teaching and learning resource for anyone interested in Welsh history. It contains study materials, links to some of the most important institutions that contribute to our understanding of the history of Wales, and a pool of resources that can help you understand Welsh history and the way it ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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The story of the Welsh national anthem
Read now to access more details of The story of the Welsh national anthemHow did ‘Hen Wlad fy Nhadau’ become the national anthem for Wales?
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Who was St David?
Read now to access more details of Who was St David?Where does St David's iconic status stem from and what is known of the man who lived 1500 years ago? Explore St David in more detail here...
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OpenTalks - Wales: Music Nation
Watch now to access more details of OpenTalks - Wales: Music NationFrom folk to rock, music has always been at the root of Welsh culture and community. In this OpenTalk, DJ and presenter Huw Stephens discusses Wales’ musical history and culture with OU academics.
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Twin Town and Welsh cinema in the late 1990s
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A brief history of the eisteddfod
Read now to access more details of A brief history of the eisteddfodAn eisteddfod (literally a session) is a cultural competition unique to the Welsh people. So, how did it come to be?
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Hafan: What do you know about Welsh language and culture?
Take part now to access more details of Hafan: What do you know about Welsh language and culture?The future of Wales is as exciting as its past. Take our challenge, listen to stories from the locals and get to grips with Welsh culture and language.
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The life and times of Cyril Lakin
Watch now to access more details of The life and times of Cyril LakinThe story of Cyril Lakin, a former literary editor of The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Times during the 1930s, BBC broadcaster during the Blitz, and wartime Member of Parliament, sheds light on wider themes in the story of modern Wales.
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The origins of Welsh male voice choirs
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Blaenau Gwent REACH
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Discovering Wales and Welsh
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The making of Welsh history
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BA (Honours) Social Work (Wales)
Learn more to access more details of BA (Honours) Social Work (Wales)Social workers support and protect some of society's most deprived and vulnerable people. It's immensely challenging and rewarding work, requiring a high level of motivation and commitment. We offer a distance learning, work-based route to the degree in social work alongside our employer partners. It opens up a host of opportunities to people ...
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