Dec 30, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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HIS 370 - Digital Methods in the Humanities (3)

Human society has become increasingly intertwined with the digital world. How we produce information, interact with one another, and even conceptualize our world has changed as information technologies have made radical advancements. Yet, many of the fundamental questions of human existence remain the same: Who are we? Where have we been? What are we becoming? The humanities remain as essential as ever in helping us answer these questions, and the emerging digital world offers a whole host of tools that can assist in this exploration. This lab-style course is an introductory exploration into the frameworks and toolsets that are commonly grouped under the heading “digital humanities.” On the conceptual side, students will develop a stronger framework in data literacy and digital infrastructures. Most importantly, however, students will gain concrete skills that allow them to become participants in the growing field of digital humanities. Class time and projects will be devoted to skill-building in the areas of digital publishing, data manipulation, text mining, and data visualization. This technical survey will give students a strong foundation for innovative humanities projects. Additionally, it will give students a diverse skillset to draw from as they enter a constantly evolving marketplace.

Prerequisite(s): None
Grading Method: Letter Grade
Term Typically Offered: Every other Fall



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