Medieval Manuscript Studies: Paleography and Interpretation

Spring 2010 ENGL 2360G S01

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Instructor: Elizabeth Johnson Bryan

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Course Description

How to read and understand a medieval manuscript text. Methodologies include paleography, codicology, editorial theory. Hands-on analysis and interpretation of specific Middle English texts in their manuscript medium (in microfilm, facsimile, digital representation, and when accessible, actual manuscripts). For students already acquainted with Old English and/or Middle English; Latin helpful. Textual projects in other medieval languages possible with instructor's consent.