MS5127 An Introduction to Palaeography with Codicological and Manuscript Studies 1

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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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

12.00 noon Mon (Lecture) 11.00 am Mon (practical)

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Module coordinator

Prof M Connolly

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Module Staff

Dr M Connolly, Mrs R Hart

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Module description

This is primarily a course in palaeography. Classes will be both practical (devoted to 'hand-on' use of documents) and theoretical in nature (providing background information, hints on the characteristics of different hands, and teaching on related aspects of archival practice and codicology). The course traces the development of mainstream European handwriting styles from the late Roman period to the start of the twelfth century. Where possible, teaching is based around original sources from the archival collections of the University Library.

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 hour per week (either lecture or workshop)

Scheduled learning hours

10

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

Guided independent study hours

140

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