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Root number
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467599 |
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Semester
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HS2026 |
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Type of course
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Course |
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Allocation to subject
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Editorial Studies |
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Type of exam
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not defined |
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Module "History, Theory, and Practice of Scholarly Editing" |
| Description |
The module "History, Theory, and Practice of Scholarly Editing" serves as the compulsory introduction to the Editorial Philology degree programme and is also offered as a dual supplementary course for students of German Studies.
The module is divided into two main thematic areas.
Module area 1 provides an overview of the most important theoretical foundations and historical practices of textual editing, as well as an introduction to the fundamentals of editorial philological work – from the manuscript material itself, through its interpretation, to the preparation of critical apparatus and commentary. It thus also contributes to the university’s focus on (cultural) sustainability.
Topics covered include theoretical approaches to editorial philology such as the historical-critical method, the principle of the leading manuscript (‘best text editing’), the edition based on the history of transmission, variant texts, text genetics and Critique Génétique. With regard to medieval editions, particular attention is paid to processes central to the creation and transmission of texts, such as oral and written text production, the formation of variants, reception history, and their significance for the editorial constitution of the text (primarily using examples from courtly lyric and epic poetry). Using modern philological editions as a basis, different perspectives on the significance and representation of text genesis and textual commentary are put forward for discussion.
Modern editorial practices (digital tools) and forms of presentation (digital archive, digital edition) would also be introduced.
The course programme consists of lectures, discussions of poster presentations, practical work and a field trip.
Module area 2 is on palaeography. Manuscripts are at the heart of editorial philology. Knowledge of scripts and manuscripts, as well as the ability to read them, form one of the indispensable foundations of philological work.
Palaeography is divided into two areas in the course: medieval palaeography and modern palaeography. The primary aim is to practise reading skills using selected manuscript examples; in addition, explanations are provided on the development of scripts and the material nature of the text carriers.
Course participants will also gain an introductory insight into the various traditions of transcription and textual philological preparation for editions, as these have developed in medieval studies and modern philology. In addition to the course sessions, practice texts will be provided to aid preparation for the sessions and to deepen participants’ practical skills. |
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ILIAS-Link (Learning resource for course)
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Registrations are transmitted from CTS to ILIAS (no admission in ILIAS possible).
ILIAS
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Link to another web site
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| Lecturers |
PD Dr.
Christian von Zimmermann, Institute of Germanic Languages and Literatures ✉
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Hanne Griessmann, Institute of Germanic Languages and Literatures - Jeremias Gotthelf Research Center ✉
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Roland Bruno Reichen, Institute of Germanic Languages and Literatures - Jeremias Gotthelf Research Center ✉
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Dr.
Patricia Zihlmann, Institute of Germanic Languages and Literatures - Jeremias Gotthelf Research Center ✉
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ECTS
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6 |
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Recognition as optional course possible
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Yes |
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Grading
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1 to 6 |
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| Dates |
Friday 08:30-12:00 Weekly
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| Rooms |
Seminarraum F 006, Hörraumgebäude Unitobler
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| Students please consult the detailed view for complete information on dates, rooms and planned podcasts. |
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