Medieval and Post -Medieval Palaeography and Diplomatic

Cod y Modiwl
ILM1820
Teitl y Modiwl
Medieval and Post -Medieval Palaeography and Diplomatic
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Julie Mathias
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)

Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad)

Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Jennie Hill
Ms Tanya Rogers
Dr Julie Mathias
Dr Sue Lithgow
Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Practical exercise 2: equivalent to 3,000 words 50%
Asesiad Semester Practical excercise 1: equivalent to 3,000 words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Resit of practical exercise 1: 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Resit of practical exercise 2: 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Identify and date different styles of handwriting in common use from c1200 to c1800; B. Diplomatic: * recognise the common forms of official documents and understand consistent formulae * analyse and describe the diplomatic structure of such documents * apply knowledge and judgement in identifying uncommon practice and inconsistencies You will also learn to * apply archival descriptive techniques to medieval and early modern deeds * apply editorial principles to manuscript records and texts * read and understand, in the original language, a straight-forward Latin administrative document of a standard type
  2. Accurately read different styles of handwriting in common use from c1200 to c1800;
  3. Transcribe documents written in archaic styles, applying appropriate editorial methods;
  4. Calendar documents written in archaic styles;
  5. Recognise and interpret `common form? in a wide variety of documents;
  6. Convert archaic dating practices to the modern historical equivalent.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module considers the historical development of handwriting (palaeography) in Britain between c1200 and c1800, the characteristics of specific types of script, the principles of transcription and other editorial methods, and the development of common form in formal documents (diplomatic). Practical and technical skills in reading and transcription are developed through applying theory to practice in a wide range of manuscript material under careful guidance.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Written communication is enhanced through the need for precision (in transcription and calendaring), careful layout and presentation and the application of specific editorial rules (as assessed in the assignment).
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Confidence is fostered through applied skill and understanding of source material, through self-study and through the interactive workshops. Fresh career ideas and research interests often emerge fro this new experience.
Datrys Problemau The whole process of learning to read manuscripts is a problem solving exercise, requiring systematic approaches to identifying archaic letter shapes and abbreviations and considerable initiative. Progress is assessed through the assignment.
Gwaith Tim Students are encouraged to work together during the early stages of practical work. This is beneficial to early progress and building confidence, but it is not assessed.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Successful progress in this module is dependent on individual effort, especially during guided self-study and independent practical work, and a willingness to persevere with meticulous care and patience. The assignments provide evidence of individual progress.
Rhifedd There is a need to understand pre-decimal currency (£.s.d.), Roman numerals, fractions of pounds sterling and historical accounting practices, and also to identify dates, convert them to modern equivalents and accommodate calendar changes. All these elements feature in the assignment.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Learning to read, interpret and evaluate primary source material is a fundamental need for anyone dealing with historic handwriting and archaic language. Progress is assessed through the assignments.
Sgiliau ymchwil Learning to read, interpret and evaluate the primary sources and to use appropriate reference material to assist this process is fundamentally important to the research process. Progress is assessed through the assignment.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Specific websites and online resources are used as part of the learning process, but these aspects are not assessed.

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