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Overview
Key facts
Aberystwyth University's Manuscript Skills - Post Medieval Palaeography and Diplomatic module considers the historical development of handwriting (palaeography) in Britain between c1450 and c1800, the characteristics of specific types of script, the principles of transcription and other editorial methods, and the development of common form in formal documents (diplomatic).
Practical and technical skills in reading and transcription are developed through applying theory to practice in a wide range of manuscript material under careful guidance.
Programme Structure
After completing this short course you should be able to:- Identify and date different styles of handwriting in common use during the period c1450 to c1800;
- Accurately read different styles of handwriting in common use during the period c1450 to c1800;
- Transcribe documents written in archaic styles, applying appropriate editorial methods;
- Calendar documents written in archaic styles, applying appropriate editorial methods;
- Recognise and interpret 'common form' in a wide variety of documents;
- Convert archaic dating practices to the modern historical equivalent.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
10 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
History View 47 other Short Courses in History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Students taking this short course should have a keen interest in manuscript skills.
Tuition Fee
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International
560 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 560 GBP for the full programme during 5 months. -
National
560 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 560 GBP for the full programme during 5 months.
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