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