HIST 6360 - Documentary Latin Paleography, 1100-1500

Introduction to medieval Latin paleography and diplomatics, focusing on the Latin, scripts, abbreviations, and form of documents from historical archives of the High and Late Middle Ages, i.e., 1100-1500. Taught as a practicum offering students maximum practice in the transcription and reading of materials reproduced from various Spanish and Italian ecclesiastical and notarial archives, and from the royal Aragonese and papal chancelleries.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: May be repeated for credit. Open to Graduate students only.