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MS5121 An Introduction to Palaeography with Codicological and Manuscript Studies 1

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: 12.00 noon Mon (Lecture) 11.00 am Mon (practical)

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.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 hour per week (either lecture or workshop)

Scheduled learning hours: 12

Guided independent study hours: 88

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 80%, Practical Examination = 20%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 80%
Practical examinations : 20%
Coursework: 0%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor M Connolly
Module teaching staff: Dr M Connolly, Mrs R Hart