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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 2252	yes	TCD

There are three parts of the course that are made available for the candidates as per their interest. Here are the details as under:

Course Name	Course Fee	Benefits
The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period: 1450 to 1800 by FutureLearn	Free	Access to the course for 6 weeks
	Upgrade ₹ 770/month	Access the course as long as it exists on FutureLearn A digital and print Certificate of Achievement for eligible candidates
	Unlimited ₹ 2,252	Access to this course, tests and hundreds of short courses on FutureLearn for a year A printable digital certificate for all short courses from FutureLearn for eligible candidates For courses where candidates have achieved a digital certificate, lifelong access to the course material for as long as it exists on FutureLearn

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

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

Artist

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

The Syllabus

Instructors

TCD Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Does FutureLearn offer a course certification?

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.

2: Can I complete the course while working full time?

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.

3: Can I view some sample materials before joining the course?

FutureLearn website offers candidates free previews of some course materials so candidates will have an idea of what exactly to expect from the course.

4: Where can I find some reviews for 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.

5: How to contact FutureLearn for more queries about the course?

The FutureLearn website has a ‘support’ button on the lower right-hand corner of the webpage. Candidates can use that support option to find any additional information they may need about FutureLearn courses.