PVH_KG Kurent (not only) for genealogists

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Stanislav Bárta, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Petr Elbel, Ph.D.
Department of Auxiliary Historical Sciences and Archive Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Olga Barová
Supplier department: Department of Auxiliary Historical Sciences and Archive Studies – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 2. 10. to Wed 11. 12. Wed 16:00–16:50 B2.22, except Wed 6. 11.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to acquaint participants with the development of Neo-Gothic script from the 16th to the 20th century. The main focus will be on reading the most common types of archival documents to practice practical skills in interpreting and reading texts written in Neo-Gothic script (especially Kurrentschrift). The material will predominantly cover the 18th to 20th centuries, with appropriate attention given to selected genealogical sources.
Learning outcomes
Students will be able to: • - carry out a transliteration or transcription of the most common types of Neo-Gothic script;
• - read the script from the most common types of records from the 16th to the 20th centuries;
• - develop abbreviations and use basic palaeographic manuals.
Syllabus
  • The primary form of education will be direct practical instruction. The course will take place over 10 weeks, every Wednesday from 16-16:50 in the room B2.22. 2. 10. 2024 9. 10. 2024 16. 10. 2024 23. 10. 2024 30. 10. 2024 13. 11. 2024 20. 11. 2024 27. 11. 2024 4. 12. 2024 11. 12. 2024
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Schlüssel zur neuzeitlichen Paläographie. Edited by Ivana Ebelová. Vyd. 1. Praha: ISV, 2004, 174 s. ISBN 8086642305. info
Teaching methods
Seminar
Assessment methods
Participation
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
General note: Kurz CŽV pro veřejnost.
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