Introduction to Digital Humanities

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This course explores the practice of using digital technologies in the context of humanities scholarship. Thorough readings and practical, hands-on explorations of digital projects, we will explore a wide range of technologies that can be used to support humanities research, including: mapping tools, data visualization, text and image analysis, website design, and historically-based games. Students will work collaboratively in the completion of a semester-long digital humanities project. No previous experience working with digital technologies is required or assumed. Satisfies Magis Designated Statistical Reasoning and Designated Technology. P: Mathematical Reasoning.