Deciphering Old Handwriting: Palaeography for Beginners
Gellir astudio ‘Deciphering Old Handwriting: Palaeography for Beginners’ fel cwrs annibynnol ac mae'n gwrs dewisol ar gyfer y Dystysgrif Addysg Uwch mewn Astudiaethau Hel Achau ym Mhrifysgol Aberystwyth.
Ffeithiau Allweddol
Iaith: Saesneg
Hyd: 10 Wythnos
Nifer y Credydau: 10
Tiwtor: Dr Matthew Ward
Dull Dysgu: Ar-lein
Lefel: Mae’r modiwl hwn ar Lefel 4 FfCCH
Cod Modiwl: XM14710
Ffi: £130.00 - Cynllun Hepgor Ffioedd
Nid oes modd cadw lle ar y cwrs hwn ar hyn o bryd
Byddwch y cyntaf i gael gwybod pan gyhoeddir dyddiadau newydd trwy ymuno â’n rhestr bostio.
Overview
Palaeography - the reading of old handwriting-can appear daunting but is an essential skill for local and family historians for the reading and interpretation of source materials. This is a beginners' course. Using copies of a variety of documents (in English) from the early modern period, students will be introduced to the principles and techniques for transcribing old documents.
This course enables you to study from home and participate in an online community of other students. The module is delivered through Blackboard, our online learning environment.
Programme
Activities and tasks will be embedded into each unit so students can practise the techniques they have learned and develop their skills. Students will be encouraged to share their own work and participate in discussions on Blackboard. Alongside the learning materials on Blackboard the tutor will be on hand via email to answer any queries and provide guidance throughout the course. They will also participate in the online discussions.
Each unit equates to approximately 2 hours teaching and activities.
- Unit 1 - Introduction to palaeography and to this course
- Unit 2 - Styles of handwriting and alphabets
- Unit 3 - Reading and transcribing
- Unit 4 - Abbreviations
- Unit 5 - Numbers and money
- Unit 6 - Dates
- Unit 7 - Document types and structure (diplomatic)
- Unit 8 - Writing materials
- Unit 9 - Useful websites
- Unit 10 - Module roundup
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Identify and discuss the main principles and techniques involved in document transcription.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose, or function, of these documents and the context in which they were produced.
- Transcribe documents written in English, of varying complexity and in a variety of hands, into a modern hand.
Assessments
- 5 short transcription exercises (completed throughout the course (50% weighting, i.e. 10% for each item)
- 1 longer piece of transcription (completed at the end of the course (50% weighting)
Reading Suggestions
Reading suggestions will be offered throughout the course.
Entry Requirements
This course is for everyone. No previous experience is needed and there are no formal entry requirements.
What Do I Need?
As this is an online course, you would need the following:
• Internet access
• Access to a laptop or computer with a web camera and microphone; the use of headphones might also be of benefit
• Use of the Chrome web-browser where possible.