Learn about the use of Latin in recordkeeping. This covers Latin grammar and vocabulary. It also covers analysis of Latin documents, their format and language
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Credits
20
Module code
RM50033
You will get an introduction to the use of Latin in recordkeeping. This will cover Latin grammar and vocabulary. It will also cover the analysis of Latin documents, their format and language.
This 20-credit module draws on two 10-credit modules:
RM52001 Basic Latin for Archivists and Researchers
RM50032 Understanding Latin in Documents and Archives
What will you learn
In this module you will:
gain a basic understanding of Latin grammar
be introduced to vocabulary commonly found in documents
develop an understanding of the use of Latin in a range of recordkeeping contexts
be introduced to the diplomatic of Latin documents including formats and formulary
understand Latin abbreviations
identify and read the most common forms of Latin documents held in archives
By the end of the module, you will be able to:
advance your beginner Latin skills with further vocabulary and grammatical constructions
gain a broad idea of the use of Latin in different forms of documents and historical contexts
learn about the use of Latin in archives and historical studies
translate longer passages and short documents. You will be able to make sense of the key points and context of each