The ‘Irish question’ was said to have absorbed more time and energy than any other issue in Britain from the 1860s to the First World War. The formation in 1905 of the republican party Sinn Fein – translated as ‘We ourselves’ - was one aspect of a new chapter in this uneasy relationship between the Irish people and the British government, characterised by a heightened sense of nationalism derived from literary and cultural influences as well as long-standing political grievances. This lecture will analyse the nature of this relationship and consider its implications, both during the Edwardian period itself and in the longer-term.
Course aim
This lecture will explore the nature of Anglo-Irish relations in the early 20th century, characterised by literary and cultural nationalism as well as long-standing political grievances.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- You will need to be able to follow links to join our WEA live video learning platform: WEA Zoom. If you’d like to understand more about our video learning platform, Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/WEAonline and http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
- This is a live lecture delivered by a subject specialist in an online webinar video learning platform. You will need to be able to access the internet on a device with speakers or earphones. There will be opportunities to take part in discussions and chats. If you’d like to know how to use Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
- No skills or experience needed
- This course is suitable for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Identify some long-standing sources of conflict between the Irish people and the British government.
- Assess the significance of literary and cultural influences in the Irish nationalist movement in the early 20th century.
- Develop your skills of critical analysis of historical evidence.
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
What else do I need to know?
- What you need: You will need an internet connection, speakers, a microphone and a webcam so that you can use our video learning platform, Zoom. If you’d like to understand more Zoom please visit: http://bit.ly/ZoomSpec
- Nothing else is needed
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next
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Edwardian Britain-'A Prime Issue'–Anglo-Irish Relations & Home Rule Lecture Hour
