Paleography and Textual Criticism

3 credits · Graduate credit

This course surveys the evolution of Greek handwriting and book-production from the 4th century B.C. to the Renaissance. Topics include the nature of papyrus-rolls, the transition from roll to codex, the evolution of scripts from capitals to minuscule, and dating the literary papyri and parchment codices. Classes consist of seminars giving practice in deciphering Greek manuscripts, including those in Michigan's unique collection.