HIST 354
Slavic Languages 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 the Slavic language areas of Eastern Europe, in sources 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
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>
Title
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>
Title
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>
