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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The early modern period saw many new inventions, but the development of printing was probably the most exciting of them all. The course on The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800 will teach candidates about the impact of this printing revolution on contemporary politics, religion, medicine and science.
Candidates will learn how books were made, illustrated and bound together. They will learn how these books were sold, circulated and read by the people of the early modern period. Such insightful details about the history of the book in the early modern period are bound to be an enriching experience for the candidates.
The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800 by FutureLearn gives candidates a unique opportunity to study early modern book production using sample books from the Edward Worth Library, Dublin and Trinity College Dublin. Candidates can look through early editions of Aesop’s Fables or study the engravings of Anthony Van Dyck.
The Highlights
- Online course
- 4-week course
- Only 3 hours of study required weekly
- 11,289 enrolled candidates
- Access to large image databases
- The course designed by Trinity College Dublin
- Course certification available for eligible candidates
Programme Offerings
- Completely online
- Access rare old books
- Image databases
- Text descriptions for accessibility
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2763 | yes | TCD |
History of the Book in the Early Modern Period 1450 to 1800 Fees Structure
| Description | Amount in INR |
Buy this course | Rs 2,763.36 |
| Subscribe & save | Rs 6,500 |
| Limited access | Free |
What you will learn
The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800 by FutureLearn teaches candidates about:
- Impact of the printing press on early modern science, medicine, religion and political views
- The process of making early modern books and its various parts
- Identifying different provenance marks and annotations mentioned in books of the early modern period
- The system of circulation of books and the operation of the book trade in the early modern period
Who it is for
The course on The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800 by FutureLearn is created for:
- Anyone who loves books and their history can take this course
- The course is also really useful for dealers or those interested in bookselling and book designing.
- Artists will find the course useful to learn about designs and illustrations in the Early Modern Period
- The course can be especially beneficial for dealers of rare books and book collectors
Admission Details
Candidates can register for the course from the FuturLearn website
- Candidates need to open the FutureLearn website and search for the course The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800
- Candidates can then click the ‘join course for free’ button. (Candidates can join for free or choose a paid plan to avail more benefits.)
- They will then have to register themselves on FutureLearn. Candidates will be asked to give their name, their age, their email id and create a password. (Candidates who choose the paid plan will have to make the required online payment.)
- Candidates are now ready to start learning
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Candidates who join the course for free will not be eligible for certification. Only candidates who choose the upgraded or unlimited plan will be eligible for getting a Certificate of Achievement after successfully completing the course.
The course The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800 requires 3 hours of study weekly, so candidates with full-time jobs can also easily complete the course requirements.
FutureLearn website offers candidates free previews of some course materials so candidates will have an idea of what exactly to expect from the course.
Candidates can visit the course page on the FutureLearn website to read the reviews and ratings left by previous candidates. The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800 has over 306 reviews and is rated 4.7 stars out of 5.
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