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Welsh studies

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Welsh studies is an interdisciplinary field of research devoted to the study of Wales, History of Wales, Geography of Wales, Politics of Wales, Economy of Wales, Culture of Wales, Welsh language, Welsh-language literature, Welsh literature in English, and of Welsh people in Wales and elsewhere. It is sometimes subsumed within the category of Celtic studies and European studies. An alternative term is Wales Studies which is preferred by the Learned Society of Wales.[1]

Centres

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Quote by J.R.R. Tolkien

All of the universities in Wales offer expertise in aspects of Welsh studies. These include:

There is also a centre in the United States:

Organisations

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References

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  1. ^ "Learned Society of Wales".
  2. ^ "School of Welsh".
  3. ^ "Welsh - Swansea University".
  4. ^ "Department of Welsh & Celtic Studies : Aberystwyth University".
  5. ^ "Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies".
  6. ^ https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk›research›centre-advanced-welsh-and-celtic-studies
  7. ^ "Madog Center | University of Rio Grande".
  8. ^ "Utica College".
  9. ^ "North American Festival of Wales".