ARCV41330

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Define key palaeographical concepts;
Transcribe a range of scripts;
Describe a range of scripts in terms of characteristic letter forms, ligatures, abbreviation, punctuation;
Employ the tools of diplomatics to interpret medieval and early modern archives;
Assess the impact of function and historical context on the appearance of scripts.

Indicative Module Content:

The module will cover the following broad areas: Week 1: Introduction to Palaeography and the Roman System of Scripts; Week 2 Insular Majuscule; Week 3 Insular Minuscule; Week 4: The Gaelic Tradition Week 5 Introduction to Gothic ; Week 6 Gothic; Week 7: Student presentations on various scripts Weeks 8 Reading week; Weeks 9 -12 Secretary Hand.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

‘This is a small-group module. It is taught through a two-hour weekly seminar. The seminar provides an overview of the key features of the script which is being discussed using each script to introduce the language and method of palaeography. Each seminar then focuses upon individual active / task-based learning by means of in-class transcription exercises carried out individually or as part of a group and then group discussion to identify the features of the script evident in the text transcribed. Advanced research, writing and transcription skills are developed through the completion of numerous class transcriptions and through assignments which allow students to focus on the discussion of the scripts of particular manuscripts. Autonomous learning is advanced through discussion of various texts and the occasional provision of practice texts for transcription from one week to the next. While there will be discussion in this module of the extent to which generative AI is being used to assist with palaeographical work, generative AI may not be used in assessments for the module. If you have any concerns about what is included in the remit of generative AI, please consult with your Module Coordinator.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Equivalents:
Introduction to Palaeography (HIS41330)


 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Written feedback is provided individually to students in Brightspace and/or on hardcopy transcription tests. Group / class feedback is given orally after the written assignment. Students are able to avail of individual feedback meetings by appointment after both assignments.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.