Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland's Records

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The University of Glasgow

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Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland’s Records

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Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland’s Records

The course Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland’s Records is an online class provided by The University of Glasgow through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Travel back in time through Scottish history by examining early modern Scottish handwriting.

Course description

Explore Scottish history and learn more about using historical sources
3 weeks

Palaeography is the study of ancient handwriting and a vital skill in the historian’s toolkit. It is essential when conducting research on early modern Scotland – a period of profound political, religious and social change the effects of which can still be felt today.
On this course you’ll travel back through Scottish history by studying material from the National Records of Scotland and other archives. You’ll explore diverse topics in Scotland’s past, get an introduction to various forms of historical sources and develop your own palaeography skills.

Learn to read and interpret early modern manuscripts.
Obtain specialist skills required to transcribe documents.
Develop an understanding of how historical research is conducted.
Knowledge of politics, religion and society in early modern Scotland.
Become familiar with extant records stored in Scottish archives.
Develop expertise in handling the kirk session records of the Church of Scotland.

The ability to read and interpret early modern manuscripts.
The specialist skills required to transcribe documents.
An understanding of how historical research is conducted.
Knowledge of politics, religion and society in early modern Scotland.
Familiarity with extant records stored in Scottish archives.
Expertise in handling the kirk session records of the Church of Scotland.

This course is for anyone interested in the history of Scotland, but will be of particular interest to local historians and genealogists.
While the Educators themselves aren’t available to facilitate this run, we encourage you to engage with other learners and there are opportunities to do this throughout the course.

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Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland’s Records

Course Topic

Ancient History, Archaeology, British History, History

University, College, Institution

The University of Glasgow

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland’s Records

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