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
Contact Department
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3
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Title
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
