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	Study programmes 2010-2011 Last update : 11/04/2011
	HIST0056-1   History of books and libraries Duration :   30h Th Credits/ECTS :   Bachelor in Information and Communication, 3rd year First semester 3 Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English, Research Focus , 2nd year First semester 5 Master in History, Research Focus, 1st year First semester 5 Master in Modern Languages and Literatures : General, Research Focus, 2nd year First semester 5 Holder(s) :   Carmélia Opsomer Language :   French language Course contents :   1) The book, from Gutenberg to 1850. The book will be studied from a double perspective: - as a manufactured product (evolution of the printing, typography, illustration and bookbinding techniques; modes of financing and distribution) - as a transmitter of the thought (cultural context, relations with the religious and political authorities) 2) Libraries from the 15th to the 19th century (typology, evolution). Course objective :   Underlining the specific contribution of the history of the book to the cultural history. Prerequisites :   None Workshops :   None Organization :   30 hours / first term Room R/120 (A1), Thuesday, 9-11 Assessment :   Oral exam, january Contacts :   Carmélia OPSOMER Département des Sciences historiques, Quai Roosevelt, 1B (Bât. A4) B-4000 LIEGE 04/366.56.90 Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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