Introduction to Latin Manuscripts and Handwriting
Instructor:
Dr. Diane "Diana" Warne Anderson
Description:
This course introduces participants to the evolution of Latin books and handwriting, to facilitate reading texts in their original media, from ancient graffiti to Early Modern printed books. Topics include: Technologies of Latin (and Greek) books from antiquity to the Early Modern period; ancient Roman scripts; medieval Latin scripts; Renaissance humanist scripts; early printed books. Time will be devoted in each session to practice reading and transcribing examples of "hands" from each era. The main language of instruction will be English, with a recap in Latin at the end of each session. Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 10 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
10 1-hour sessions over 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 7 pm - 8 pm EST*
24 September, 2024 - 26 November, 2024
*The course will observe US time and so will change according to daylight savings time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 250 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
A pencil and paper notebook ready for transcriptions during the session
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case students must miss a segment and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
Instructor:
Dr. Diane "Diana" Warne Anderson
Description:
This course introduces participants to the evolution of Latin books and handwriting, to facilitate reading texts in their original media, from ancient graffiti to Early Modern printed books. Topics include: Technologies of Latin (and Greek) books from antiquity to the Early Modern period; ancient Roman scripts; medieval Latin scripts; Renaissance humanist scripts; early printed books. Time will be devoted in each session to practice reading and transcribing examples of "hands" from each era. The main language of instruction will be English, with a recap in Latin at the end of each session. Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 10 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
10 1-hour sessions over 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 7 pm - 8 pm EST*
24 September, 2024 - 26 November, 2024
*The course will observe US time and so will change according to daylight savings time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 250 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
A pencil and paper notebook ready for transcriptions during the session
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case students must miss a segment and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
Instructor:
Dr. Diane "Diana" Warne Anderson
Description:
This course introduces participants to the evolution of Latin books and handwriting, to facilitate reading texts in their original media, from ancient graffiti to Early Modern printed books. Topics include: Technologies of Latin (and Greek) books from antiquity to the Early Modern period; ancient Roman scripts; medieval Latin scripts; Renaissance humanist scripts; early printed books. Time will be devoted in each session to practice reading and transcribing examples of "hands" from each era. The main language of instruction will be English, with a recap in Latin at the end of each session. Sessions will take place via Zoom and are capped at 10 participants to ensure a personalized learning environment.
Schedule:
10 1-hour sessions over 10 weeks
Tuesdays, 7 pm - 8 pm EST*
24 September, 2024 - 26 November, 2024
*The course will observe US time and so will change according to daylight savings time.
Major US federal holidays are observed. If a participant misses a session due to their observance of a religious holiday, they can arrange a separate session with the instructor.
Cost:
USD 250 ($25/ session)
What you’ll need:
A pencil and paper notebook ready for transcriptions during the session
Zoom
Decent internet
Earphones
Microphone
Webcam (preferred but optional)
A quiet space for classes
All classes will be recorded in case students must miss a segment and folks can sign up for the classes if they can’t make the time and still receive all recordings and materials.
Classes require a minimum number of participants to run, although they may run with fewer participants at the instructor’s discretion.
Refund policy:
More than a week before the start of the course: 100% refund or credit
Less than a week before the first class up until the second class: credit