MO5114 The Book in Early Modern Europe 2

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

Thursday 9-11 am

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Module coordinator

Dr A T der Weduwen

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Module Staff

Dr A der Weduwen; Dr M McLean; Prof A Pettegree

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Module description

This module aims to provide students with a good understanding of some of the key issues and methods in book history c. 1445-1830. Through the evaluation of primary and secondary sources students will develop a sound knowledge of important aspects of book history, such as the growth of a market for printed news, the development of the illustrated book, the establishment of European colonial presses, the rise of the author and new readers, and the relationship between books, print and political power. These themes will be discussed at fortnightly seminars, where students will have the chance to offer presentations to the class. Students will develop and write an essay on a relevant subject of their own choice, on which they will be assessed.

Assessment pattern

100% Coursework

Re-assessment

100% Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

6 fortnightly seminars

Scheduled learning hours

12

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

138

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • have in-depth knowledge of the history of the printed book in early modern Europe
  • have developed advanced analytical skills in the interpretation and evaluation of primary sources and a selection of wide-ranging secondary literature
  • have refined skills of delivering oral presentations to a group
  • have improved their ability to participate in group discussion through careful preparation recorded in class diaries