Slavic Language Handwriting and Documents
Slavic Language Handwriting and Documents
Interpretation of handwriting in vernacular scripts in the Slavic language areas of Eastern Europe, sixteenth through eighteenth centuries, in family history sources.
| Hours | 3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Taught | Fall Contact Department, Winter Contact Department |
| Programs | Containing HIST 423 |
Course Outcomes:
Historical Research
Students will be able to explain and use fundamental genealogical resources and methodologies for Slavic research.
Critical Analysis
Students will evaluate, analyze, and corroborate genealogical information from both original and compiled sources. Students will know and use established citation standards.
Research on individuals
Students will explain how various peices of information are combined in order to trace the same individual over various records and across the lifespan.
Linking generations
Students will demonstrate how evidence is used to prove the links between generations.
Paleography
Students will improve their skills in Slavic paleography.