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MS5023 An Introduction to Palaeography with Codicological and Manuscript Studies

Academic year(s): 2015-2016

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: Full Year

Planned timetable: TBC

This hands-on, practical, source-based module is designed to equip the student to tackle the reading, transcription and editing of manuscripts up to c.1500. Primarily a practical skills course, class time will concentrate primarily on the actual reading of manuscripts and necessary codicological work, with (e.g.) editing skills being introduced within the context of transcription assignments. Efforts will be made to include work with original sources from the Library's collections, which are of relevance to special subjects and/or dissertation.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 0

Guided independent study hours: 0

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC