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Gaelic history and culture - Free on-line sessions

19/10/2022

Come along on-line to learn more about Gaelic history and culture with some free on-line sessions with Roddy McLean:

Gaelic – A Celtic & Founding Language of Scotland on 1/11/22 at 7-8pm

  • The origins of Scotland
  • Gaelic as an Indo-European & Celtic language
  • Scotland’s languages & the spread of Gaelic
  • The Treaty of Perth
  • The Declaration of Arbroath & Scottish identity
  • Gàidhealtachd and Galltachd
  • Gaelic words in Scots and English
  • Gaelic borrowings from Scots and English

Gaelic – Language of Landscape, Environment & Heritage on 8/11/22 at 7-8pm

  • Gaelic in Scotland’s landscape: overview
  • Settlements: some place name elements
  • Mountains & hills: some place name elements
  • Gaelic and nature
  • Early literature
  • The Gaelic Bible
  • Gaelic poetry
  • Modern literature
  • Gaelic song, music & dance

Gaelic – Understanding its Past, Charting its Future on 15/11/22 at 7-8pm

  • Waning of Gaelic power and influence
  • Anti-Gaelic sentiment and legislation
  • Education and Gaelic
  • The modern Gaelic Revival
  • Economic opportunities
  • Nova Scotia
  • Minority language renewal
  • Embracing bilingualism
  • The Gaelic Ability/Support Pyramid

All will be delivered on TEAMS and booking via Karen.Delaney@moray.gov.uk

Thanks Tel 07800 670 692

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