HIST 420
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
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
Title
Transcription Methodology
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate transcription techniques and methodologies
Title
Document Translation
Learning Outcome
Students will read, transcribe, and where necessary, translate documents
Title
Historical Knowledge of Common Scripts
Learning Outcome
Students will learn the most common Latin scripts
