Humanities & Science
History: History of Writing
Course overview
Explore the captivating journey of writing, from ancient petrographs and petroglyphs on rocks to cutting-edge electronic communication systems. This course invites both beginners and those with prior knowledge who share an interest in history and writing.
Over six weeks, taught online, engage in presentations and discussions, with convenient access to materials even after each session.
Course description
Over the six weeks, you will learn about where and how writing developed, how different writing systems emerged, how writing systems are influenced by social and political factors, and how we know what we know about systems that are no longer used. Throughout the course, you will also learn about the geographical distribution and spread of writing systems, from ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, China, the Mayan civilisations and Europe. The course may appeal to anyone with an interest in history or linguistics.
This course is design for adults and requires no previous experience. It is delivered online over six weeks, through a series of presentations and discussions.
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