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Introduction to Islamic Codicology Short CourseFrom 26 to 30 August 2013 at Stanford University, Stanford, California, USATaught by Mr Adam GacekThe Islamic Manuscript Association and Stanford University Libraries, together with the Thesaurus Islamicus Foundation and the Stanford Humanities Centre, announce an Introduction to Islamic Codicology Short Course to be held at Stanford University in California, USA, from 26-30 August 2013.This five-day course is intended to introduce scholars, students and librarians to the basics of working with Islamic manuscripts. Daily illustrated lectures will provide an overview of writing surfaces and implements, the text block and its make-up, page layout, bookbinding, illumination, scripts and hands, the transmission of texts, and methods of describing manuscripts. The fifth day of the course offers participants the opportunity of hands-on experience with manuscripts selected from the Stanford University Library. There is also the option to attend the four days of lectures only.The course will be led by Adam Gacek, Former Head of the Islamic Studies Library and Faculty Lecturer in Arabic Manuscript Studies at McGill University, and author of numerous books and articles on Islamic manuscript studies, including The Arabic Manuscript Tradition (2001) and Arabic Manuscripts: A Vademecum for Readers (2009).Please note that the course does not require any knowledge of Arabic, Persian, Turkish, or other languages spoken in the Muslim World, and is suitable for art historians, bookbinders, codicologists, conservators, curators, and anyone else working with Islamic manuscripts. All instruction will be in English.The full course, including lectures and hands-on sessions, is limited to fifteen persons for conservation and security reasons, and there is also space for another fifteen lectures-only participants.ScheduleMonday, 3 September 20129:00-12:00MORNING SESSIONSThe study of Arabic manuscripts: an overview of the manuscript age and the world of the scribeWriting surfaces (papyrus, parchment, paper)12.00-14.00LUNCH14:00-17:00AFTERNOON SESSIONSWriting implements (pens, inks, etc.)Alpha-numerical and numerical systemsForms of books (rolls and codices)Tuesday, 27 August 20139:00-12:00MORNING SESSIONSThe textblock and its make-upThe text and its arrangement12.00-14.00LUNCH14:00-17:00AFTERNOON SESSIONSThe colophonDates and datingWednesday, 28 August 20139:00-12:00MORNING SESSIONSScripts and hands (introduction to paleography)Typology of Arabic scripts12.00-14.00LUNCH14:00-17:00AFTERNOON SESSIONSTransmission of texts (collation and certificates)Textual corruptions and corrections in manuscriptsThursday, 29 August 20139:00-12:00MORNING SESSIONSPainted decoration (illumination)Bookbinding (structure and decoration)History of manuscripts (origination and provenance)12.00-14.00LUNCH14:00-17:00AFTERNOON SESSIONSManuscripts and popular culture (magic and superstition)ForgeriesDescribing and examining manuscriptsFriday, 30 August 2013(Cecil H. Green Library)All-day hands-on session&#160;Course feesCourse fees cover the cost of tuition. For conservation and security reasons, the full course option including the hands-on session is limited to 15 persons, to be filled on a first come, first served basis. There is space for a further 15 persons to attend the lectures only. Fees can be paid in either USD or GBP.Full Course (lectures and hands-on sessions)Association Members £500/$810Non-members £550/$890Lectures OnlyAssociation Members £300/$485Non-members £350/$565&#160;Contact &#8211; Infos:In order to register, or for more information, please contact Mr John Eilts at john.eilts@stanford.edu.http://www.islamicmanuscript.org/Training/2013CodicologyShortCourse.html