Overview

This unit examines the application of digital technologies (beyond textual analysis) in humanities research, covering the methods used to make data accessible, the analytic techniques which are thereby enabled, and the dissemination of research results through new modes of publication. The unit will be based on active learning and will … For more content click the Read More button below.

Rules

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Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Simon Musgrave

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Simon Musgrave

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Address research questions in the digital humanities which require non-textual data;

2.

Understand how non-textual data can be made accessible to analysis;

3.

Understand which analytic techniques are appropriate to particular kinds of data;

4.

Analyse project requirements and cooperate to complete a project;

5.

Use innovative means to communicate their subject knowledge and disciplinary approach to a wider public.

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Digital humanities