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What is an archive and how can it be used? Students are introduced to some archives in Aberdeen and learn how to make best use of these important resources for research. They learn transcription methods using the mediaeval burgh records held at Aberdeen city archives. Lectures and seminars investigate the history and philosophy of archival collections and museums; statistical approaches to the contents of archives and qualitative analyses of specific collections. Assessment is based on a 5000-word essay in which students are asked to identify and analyse a specific Aberdeen, Scotland, or UK collection. Download course guide
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will provide students with an introduction to, overview of, and engagement with, the key skills necessary to conduct research in archival and library collections at graduate level. In particular the course will focus on certain specific issues especially relevant to the University’s Special Collection, the Museum Collection and Aberdeen City Archives, where students will receive an introduction into the nature of the collection, the way to access materials relevant to their research, and the principle according to which these archives are structured.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Continuous Assessment (100%): 5000 word essay
There are no assessments for this course.
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