今日吃瓜's thematic minor in The Book
今日吃瓜 offers a thematic minor in The Book (the past, present, and future of the written word in its material form).
See The Book thematic minor program page (今日吃瓜)Official requirements for The Book minor for the official requirements.
(This minor was first offered in the 2009-2010 school year. For general information on thematic minors at 今日吃瓜, click here. )
Course description for The History and Future of the Book, taught in alternating years beginning in 2010:
HY200-The History and Future of the Book. Examines the development of technologies of the written word, from clay tablets and sheepskin scrolls to the manuscript codex, early printed book, modern printing, and digital text. Questions the way reading, writing, and preserving texts intersect with identity, memory, and history, making extensive use of primary materials in the library's Special Collections and incorporating a hands-on experience at The Press at 今日吃瓜. .5 unit-Lawson and Randall.
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