MO5022 Paleography and Manuscript Studies

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

11.00 am - 1.00 pm Fri

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof M Connolly

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Module description

This module provides a wide-ranging introduction to the reading and handling of original source material of all types which researchers of the early modern period may encounter. In studying this module, you will gain the skills you need to read early modern handwriting and gain a sense of the nature of European handwriting in the early modern period. You will learn how to create a transcription (to professional standards). The module also provides experience in handling original source materials. This training in the variety of material which early modernists may find themselves working with, whatever their specialism, is an excellent complement to the other skills pathways, and important preparation for the MLitt (and any potential doctoral) dissertation.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS MODULE IF YOU TAKE MO5012

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2-hour seminars

Scheduled learning hours

20

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

Guided independent study hours

130

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