An Introduction to Greek Palaeography I & II, London International Palaeography Summer School, University of London, June 12–13, 2018

This is an introductory course in Greek Palaeography, consisting of two parts. Part I is a survey of the earlier history of the Greek script covering evidence from early inscriptions, through majuscule and minuscule papyri to manuscripts of the Byzantine period up to the eighth century. Part II concentrates on the Greek minuscule from the ninth to the 15th century and the first printed books. The development of the Greek script will be examined with relation to political events and cultural movements which shaped it through the centuries. Participants will learn how to transcribe a text from a facsimile of a Greek manuscript and examine basic codicological and palaeographical aspects, including the layout of the text, the use of ligatures, nomina sacra, abbreviations and colophons. This course will include practical transcription exercises which can only be undertaken with a knowledge of Greek script and of the Greek language, ancient or modern.  However, students without Greek can be accepted on the understanding that they will remain passive during these exercises.

Instructor: Dr Laura Franco, Research Associate of RHUL Hellenic Institute

The London International Palaeography Summer School is a series of intensive courses in Palaeography and Manuscript Studies. Courses range from a half to two days duration and are given by experts in their respective fields from a wide range of institutions. Subject areas include Latin, Anglo-Saxon, Middle English, Early Modern English, German and Greek palaeography, illumination, illuminated manuscripts, codicology, diplomatic, manuscript editing and liturgical and devotional manuscripts.

Fees are as follows:
Standard Half-Day Fee (£50)
Standard One-Day Fee (£100)
Standard Two-Day Fee (£200)
Standard Three-Day Fee (£290)
Standard Four-Day Fee (£375)
Standard Five-Day Fee (£450)

Student Half-Day Fee (£45)
Student One-Day Fee (£90)
Student Two-Day Fee (£180)
Student Three-Day Fee (£260)
Student Four-Day Fee (£340)
Student Five-Day Fee (£400)