(Short Course) Welcoming the National Eisteddfod
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Course details
Year of entry
2025
Duration
10 weeks
Institution Code
G53
Location
Wrexham
Why choose this course?
The National Eisteddfod of Wales is visiting Wrexham in August 2025. The National Eisteddfod is an arts festival held annually in Wales. It is a key event in the Welsh calendar which takes place to encourage and highlight academic, cultural, artistic and historical practices.
Want to learn more about the National Eisteddfod and what it will mean to Wrexham?
Come along to learn about the history, the Gorsedd of the Bards, competing, fundraising the Eisteddfod field, and much more.
Key course features
- A unique opportunity by Wrexham University to learn more about the upcoming National
Eisteddfod visit in August. - A fun, interactive and informative module which is suitable for all and led by inspiring staff from the Education department at Wrexham University.
- The module will take place weekly with applied and interactive approaches to teaching and learning
What you will study
An introduction to the Welsh Language
- Incidental Welsh - Learn basic Welsh sayings and phrases
- Become confident when conversing in Welsh
Health and Wellbeing
- Dawnsio Gwerin – learn the traditional Welsh dance
What is the Eisteddfod?
- Learn all about the Eisteddfod and what it means for Wales
- What impact will the Eisteddfod have on Wrexham
Raising money for the National Eisteddfod
- How much money needs to be raised
- Local fundraising events
- Create a market stall and raise money for the Eisteddfod
Eisteddfod Fundraising
- Have the opportunity to raise money
What is Maes B?
- How can the younger generations get involved in the Eisteddfod
What are the Eisteddfod ceremonies?
- The importance of Welsh culture and
celebrations - The history of the Orsedd and what it is
Performing at the Eisteddfod
- The opportunity to see a recital party that will be competing at the Eisteddfod
- The opportunity to have a go at being in a recital party and what it would be like
Teaching & Assessment
- Lectures: Students will be taught in person
- Assessment: Start of module quiz/ end of module quiz
- Fundraising stall
- Student Engagement: Students are expected to be engaged in all lectures
Fees & funding
Free
Course Dates
Start Date: Monday 3rd March 2025 - Book Now
The face to face sessions will take place on the following dates between 3:30pm - 5:30pm - Wrexham Campus.
- 03/03/25
- 10/03/25
- 17/03/25
- 24/03/25
- 31/03/25
- 07/04/25
- 28/04/25
- 12/05/25
- 19/05/25
- 02/06/25
