HIST 354

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Russian Language Paleography

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Reading and interpretation of post-1500 handwriting within historical contexts, in vernacular scripts of Russian in sources useful in family, local, and social history research.

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Paleography and Language

Learning Outcome

<p>Students will deepen their skills in reading old handwriting in Russian through instruction and practice in paleography techniques and Russian language concepts and vocabulary.</p>

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Research Sources

Learning Outcome

<p>Students will develop greater skill in recognizing and using family history sources in the Russian language through extensive practice transcribing, transliterating, translating, and analyzing original sources.</p>

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Research Methods

Learning Outcome

<p>Students will be able to apply paleography techniques with understanding of historical, geographic, linguistic, and other contexts to strengthen their skills in analysis and making sound conclusions.</p>