Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in history (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in history of art and archaeology : general (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in French and Romance languages and literatures : general (120 ECTS) | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
A history of the evolution of the book in the Renaissance, from the 15th century to the late 16th century, with a particular focus on the printing revolution. The course is accompanied by an introduction to the archaeology of the Renaissance book.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The course aims to accustom students in the handling of ancient books. At the end of the course, students will be able to describe a Renaissance book and place it within the context of its creation.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
None
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
None
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Duration and period: 30 hours, first term.
Tuesday: 2 pm - 4 pm (Salle du conseil)
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
Recommended or required readings
Recommended reading to further the students' knowledge:
- L. Febvre, H.-J. Martin, L'apparition du livre, 3e éd., Paris, 1999.
- A. Pettegree, The Book in the Renaissance, New Haven - London, 2011.
Students can access the PowerPoint presentations shown in class through MyULg; these slides will remain available online until the end of the academic year. A bibliographical introduction as well as the documents required to complete the final piece of work will be provided through the same channel.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Oral exam / individual work / January
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Renaud Adam, Lecturer - Department of Historical Sciences Quai Roosevelt, 1B, B-4000, Liège renaud.adam@ulg.ac.be