MO5115 The Book in Early Modern Europe 1

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

To be arranged.

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Module coordinator

Dr A T der Weduwen

Dr A T der Weduwen
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Module description

This module aims to provide students with a good understanding of key issues and methods in book history ca.1445-1830. Through the evaluation of primary and secondary sources students will become familiar with the invention, development, spread, and transformation of printing in the period concerned. They will develop a sound knowledge of important aspects of book history, such as the economics of the book trade, the social and religious context of printed books, the development of the illustrated book, the relationship between books and the Enlightenment, and the history of libraries and book collecting.

Assessment pattern

100% coursework

Re-assessment

100% coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Fortnightly 2-hour seminar.

Scheduled learning hours

12

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

130

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.