DISTANCE LEARNING
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Do you love the Scottish, Welsh, and Irish music?
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The Story of the Celts Part I |
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Story of The Celts Part II |
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| Story of the Celts Part III | |
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SPECIAL INTEREST SUBJECTS
The publications available under this section consist of short one-unit subjects. They are designed to be of use for Discussion Groups, School projects, and for people who have an interest in one or more of the subject areas offered, but either do not have the time or wish to participate in long term in depth study. The publications are mainly drawn from research papers or presentations given at major academic conferences. However, they have been included for their appeal to the general public, and as such make easy but interesting reading. They are available online only.
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| Naming Practices In Celtic Lands. | This presentation was given at the Annual Convention of the NSW Historical Societies at Newcastle. It discusses the use of Celtic Names in everyday use, in the English speaking world, both in the landscape and family names. So much of our history is tied up in names, this paper attempts to highlight a few factors involved. The paper was presented by Graham Aubrey M.A. Director of the Australian Institute of Celtic Studies. |
| The First Gaelic Choir. | This dissertation on four part harmony singing in Scotland with special reference to 'St.Columbia's Church Choir, Glasgow', was written by Mr. Robin Mackenzie-Hunter B.A. He was founder and Conductor emeritus of the Australian Gaelic Choir. He also taught Scots Gaelic for many years at the Australian Institute Of Celtic Studies, and is frequently called on for advice on traditional Scottish music. |
| Newcastle N.S.W., A Welsh outpost in the Antipodes. | This Paper deals with the large Welsh immigration into Newcastle in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. It was prepared by Graham Aubrey MA, and was presented at the City Hall on the occasion of the visit of the speaker of the Welsh House to the City. |
| The Normans in Irish History. | This Paper gives a brief but interesting and illuminative view of the norman incursion and settlement of Ireland. It was written by Mr. Eric Rodgers an Independent Scholar originally from Ulster and now resident in Australia. Mr. Rodgers has worked for many years in I.T. and Management, and brings an interesting and highly analytical approach to an important facet of Irish History. He has been associated with the Institute for some considerable time and has made a meaningful contribution to the Centers historical presentation. |
| The Ethnicity Factor In Cornish Music. | This presentation was given to a meeting of the Cornish Society of NSW and ACT. It addresses the influence and importance of music in the continuation of many aspects of Cornish Ethnicity. The Paper was researched and presented by Graham Aubrey M.A. |
| Choral Singing in Wales Past and Present. | An interesting dissertation on Choral singing in Wales, there are some interesting references to the mid medieaval period and the early twentieth century. The Paper was presented to members of the Celtic Studies Foundation and students at Sydney University NSW, by Graham Aubrey M.A. |
| The Scots Settlers on the Barrington. | A very interesting dissertation on the life and struggles of Scottish immigrants from the Isle of Skye from 1837, and their eventual settlement in the Barrington District north of Gloucester NSW. Theirs was a unique story; they were able to hold fast to their language (Gaelic) over three generations whilst simultaneously contributing to the general life of the district. This very interesting article has been presented by Mr. Robin Budge, an independent Scholar, resident in the district. He is a retired school teacher who has made an in-depth study of immigration into the Gloucester district, which grew into a focal point for settlement in the Northern Hunter and Manning regions of NSW. |
| Myth and Legend in the landscape of the Rhondda valley South Wales as a source of Ethnic Identity. | This topic formed the basis of a presentation at the 6th International Conference at Sydney University. It deals with the concept and realities of physical structures within the landscape which strengthens ethnicity, and forms a concrete link with the past. the paper was written by Graham Aubrey M.A. who was born and grew up in the Rhondda Valley. |
| Music: a Major Fundamental in the life of early Celtic Immigration. | This dissertation deals with the early editions of traditional Scottish and Irish Music, mainly sourced from the rare book collection at the Australian Institute of Celtic Studies. It also sheds light on the influence of these anthologies on the Celtic Diaspora. The paper was presented at the 'Nations Diasporas Identities Conference' at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand, by Kathryn Patterson on behalf of Graham Aubrey MA. |
| A Short history of the Tolpuddle Martyrs. | Whilst this dissertation is not particularly Celtic, it nevertheless gives a wonderful insight into the disruptions and tensions present in Hanoverian Britain. By focusing on the plight of the Dorsetshire farm labourers known as the Tolpudle Martyrs, the article brings out the factors involved in the fight for social justice by the working class, against entrenched privilege and class distinction. The author Mr. Albert Shaw was born in England and served in the Merchant Navy. He settled in the Hunter Region NSW, where he has lived for many years. He is a committed Christian and a local preacher in the Methodist Church, now called the Uniting Church. He spent most of his working life in senior management, spending much of his time in developing harmonious working relationships within the workplace. |
| 19th Century Anthologies of Celtic Music. | The early nineteenth century saw many publications of anthologies of Celtic music. This paper considers the rationale and motivation behind these collections, and poses the question as to whether or not they were truly inspired by folk tradition, or were other factors at work. This dissertation was presented at the third international Celtic Conference at Sydney University by Graham Aubrey M.A. |
| Celtic Influences on the Musical and Social development of the Williams and Karuah Valleys. | This Paper has some interesting observations on the influence of the early Celtic settlers on the Northern Hunter region of NSW. Special mention is made of the townships of Dungog, Clarencetown, and Stroud. This paper was researched by the Celtic history Circle, and presented at a seminar held at the Celtic Studies Center, on early settlement patterns in the Hunter Valley NSW. |
| The Story of the Celtic Harp. | The Celtic Harp has a fascinating history, and has had a huge influence on musical development in the Celtic Lands. It would be true to say that it played a major part in the maintenance of Ethnicity especially in Ireland and Wales. Despite its decline in the late eighteenth century and early nineteenth century, it is once more making a comeback. |
| Learning to sing through the use of traditional song. | This presentation is designed to assist those who have a longing to sing, but who for various reasons have lacked the courage to try. Traditional songs are people songs and as such are an ideal teaching mechanism for those willing to 'have a go.' The information given is both practical and useful, and has been used successfully at the Celtic Study Center for many years. |