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.
When Taught
Contact Department
Min
3
Fixed/Max
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>
