HIST 420

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Latin Paleography

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Reading and interpretation of post-1500 handwriting within historical contexts in Latin ecclesiastical and notarial documents useful in family, local, and social history research.

When Taught

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3

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3

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3

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Critical Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will analyze and explain the cultural, historical, and legal context for documents, the scripts used in them, and the coverage and availability

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Transcription Methodology

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate transcription techniques and methodologies

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Document Translation

Learning Outcome

Students will read, transcribe, and where necessary, translate documents

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Historical Knowledge of Common Scripts

Learning Outcome

Students will learn the most common Latin scripts