Following the launch of the PGCert in Language Policy and Planning in the Eisteddfod last year, this year there’ll be three former students of the course, Sioned Wyn Stacey, Bethan Price and Mandy James joining Professor Elin Haf Gruffydd Jones and Catrin Llwyd, two that’ll be lecturing on the course and Begotxu Olaizola to discuss the Main Challenges of Protecting the Welsh Language today. Join us on University of Wales Trinity Saint Davids stand on Wednesday the 7th of August at 11am.

The Certificate takes advantage of the rich linguistic experience offered by the bilingual context of Wales, as well as the recognised expertise of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. This innovative qualification is in response to the Welsh Government’s linguistic agenda of reaching 1 million Welsh speakers by the year 2050. It offers an element of academic study, deepening understanding of the major concepts in the field nationally and internationally and provides contemporary and necessary information along with applied experience.

This certificate will appeal to graduates working in language planning within Welsh public institutions or third sector organisations in the community such as language officers, language planners, Government officers, policymakers and youth workers. It will also provide a solid foundation for graduate students wishing to develop a career involving bilingualism or multilingualism and enable them to apply core principles, together with knowledge, understanding and subject-based skills.

Individuals are offered the opportunity to apply their learning to their experience and their own work. A further quality of this certificate is that it attracts individuals from various occupations who offer broad and contemporary perspectives. This is an opportunity for individuals to develop professionally and build confidence in their workplaces in an area that is expanding and becoming increasingly strategically important.

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The launch will be held on the University of Wales Trinity Saint David stand on Wednesday at 11 on the National Eisteddfod field. Stand number 129-130.

For more information about the Certificate or the launch, please contact: [email protected]