Workshop of Codicology
| Title | ΕΡΓΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ ΚΩΔΙΚΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ / Workshop of Codicology |
| Code | ΒΥΦ634 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philology |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016116 |
Programme of Study: Vyzantinīs Filologías
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the selected specialization | Winter/Spring | - | 15 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600127700
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600127700
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Greek Palaeography is required.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students can:
1. To recognize the codological characteristics of a manuscript
2. To describe the codological structure of a manuscript (writing material, watermarks, quires, watermarks)
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Design and manage projects
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Basic elements of the book's history
2. Structure of a codex
3. Description of its individual elements of a codex
4. Familiarity with new methods and techniques of codicology
Keywords
codex, watermarks, quires, binding
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 80 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 160 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Fieldwork | 80 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 80 | ✓ | |||
| Project | 50 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 450 |
Student Assessment
Description
Students are assessed with individual exercises during the seminar (description of manuscript codicological units either by field examination or through digital images)
Student Assessment methods
- Clinical Examination of Patient (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Chr. Brockmann, D. Deckers, D. Harlfinger, St. Valente (eds.), Griechisch-byzantinische Handschriftenforschung. Traditionen, Entwicklungen, neue Wege. Boston-Berlin-München 2020
V. Tsamakda (ed.), A Companion to Byzantine Illustrated Manuscripts (Brill’s Companion to the Byzantine World, 2). Leiden 2017
Last Update
12-05-2023
