CLAS200 Introduction to
Classical Studies
Fall, 2013
Gould Manuscript Project
For this project each member of the seminar will become an expert on a
different folia in the Gould Manuscript Collection. The goal of this
project is two-fold:
1.)
To produce detailed information on the
folia to supplement the material provided in the exhibit. This
information will be submitted in the form of a written packet in draft
form on Oct. 31 and in final form on Nov. 7. This packet will include at
least the following:
a.)
a transcription of the words on the page
in typescript
b.)
an English translation of the
transcription
c.)
detailed information on the book which
this folia was a part
d.)
background information on the time period
in which this folia was created
e.)
some comments about where this folia fits
into the history of palaeography
f.)
a brief comparison of this folia to a
folia found in another collection (include the image and bibliographic
information)
g.)
some general observations on why this
work is important
h.)
an annotated bibliography
2.)
To become familiar enough with the entire
collection to become a docent for the members of the seminar (on Nov. 7)
and for visiting groups.