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DOK-3041: The history of the book: from codex to hypertext Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian. | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
The students are introduced to the major changes in the historical development of the book from hand writing and book printing to the modern age of electronic texts. The students will be trained in scientific consideration of the significant problems and major shifts in the history of the book. | Contents
This course focuses on the book as a medium, and central points will be the relations between the social progress and technological development and the physical designs of the book. Special attention will be given to the material conditions that direct the production and the reception of the book. Important key words are: cover, typography, and the relations between text and images. | Form of teaching
The tuition varies between lectures, seminars and panel discussion, all demanding a great deal of student participation. | Exam and assessment
The students have to submit their project proposal for discussion in class during the term.The presentation will be graded pass/fail.
The exam consists of a term paper of 25.000-30.000 characters, space gaps not included. | Contact person/lecturer
Assistant Professor Roswitha Skare, phone 776 46318, E-mail: Roswitha.Skare@hum.uit.no | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request. |
Teaching spring 2007
Første forelesning: Onsdag 17. januar kl 1315, rom C 1002 | | Forelesning | Lese/skriveuker: 4 og 5. Veiledning i ukene 13 og 16 - 18.
Foreleser Roswitha Skare
| | Hjemmeeksamen | Oppgave innlevering: Fredag 11. mai. |
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