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CLST3614: Middle Welsh
2025 unit information
Middle Welsh was the language spoken and written in Wales in the Middle Ages (from about the 12th to the 14th Century). The most famous text surviving in Middle Welsh is the Mabinogion, a compilation of mythical and legendary material often of much earlier date. In this unit students will develop a knowledge of Middle Welsh grammar and vocabulary and learn to read and interpret texts in Middle Welsh.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | English and Writing |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Celtic Studies or 12 credit points at 2000 level in English or 24 credit points in Writing Studies |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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CLST2604 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate a basic knowledge of the Middle Welsh language
- LO2. apply grammatical and linguistic skills necessary for reading selected Middle Welsh texts
- LO3. understand the historical development of Welsh in its early and medieval forms
- LO4. identify the genres and types of early Welsh texts
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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