Module Identifier | DSM3730 | ||||||||||||||
Module Title | ARCHIVES AND MANUSCRIPTS : CONTENT AND USE | ||||||||||||||
Academic Year | 2007/2008 | ||||||||||||||
Co-ordinator | Dr Susan J Davies | ||||||||||||||
Semester | Available all semesters | ||||||||||||||
Other staff | Ms Tanya C Rogers | ||||||||||||||
Course delivery | Workload Breakdown | ||||||||||||||
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Assessment |
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Attention is then turned to the uses of archives and manuscripts over time, considering historical concepts, antiquarianism, publication of texts, manuscript studies and the development of country and local history, in order to develop skill in the use of a wide variety of primary sources and historical writings from early centuries, and in making connections between archives and printed sources and using specialised reference material.
The third section is devoted to consideration of specialised topics with which particular categories of records are associated and which comprise areas of fundamental knowledge for professional archivists
Problem solving | The syllabus and the coursework require frequent identification of relevant factors, testing theories and suggesting solutions | ||
Research skills | Students will complete individual investigations of original source material and research the context and content. Developing skill in the use of reference sources is essential to the process | ||
Communication | A wide range of reading of both manuscript and printed material is required, also clear written expression and appropriate academic writing skills. The research element will require oral interaction with practising professionals and oral skills are developed at Study School | ||
Improving own Learning and Performance | Students taking this module are pursuing student-centred learning. They are well motivated and able to manage the learning process. Tutorials and feedback will facilitate continuous development. | ||
Team work | Students pursuing this module will already be in full-time employment, working in teams. Computer conferencing facilities and study schools will also facilitate interaction and cooperation. | ||
Information Technology | This module requires sophisicated use of websites, but those who follow this Masters course have excellent ICT skills. Specific skill will be further developed in other modules that require use of archival cataloguing software and evaluation of technical standards for electronic data exchange. | ||
Application of Number | Extensive use of location devices for archival sources in this module requires dexterity in use of number, but students will also master the use of Roman numbers in early accounting practice, the complexity of non-decimal accounts (#.s. d.) and archaic measuring and dating systems. | ||
Personal Development and Career planning | This module is part of a vocational course that leads to a qualification for a particular professional field. Participation represents significant personal development and personal investment. Career planning is assisted by tutors but the direction is already clearly established. | ||
Subject Specific Skills | High level skill in the location and use of primary sources in manuscript or print and of associated referene material |
This module is at CQFW Level 7