DGT HUM 101
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Description: Lecture, 75 minutes; discussion, 75 minutes. Foundation course for students in Digital Humanities minor, providing theoretical and conceptual framework for understanding genesis of digital world. Use of contemporary cultural-historical methodology to focus on rise of new media and information technologies in 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries, such as photography, film, radio, television, Internet, and World Wide Web and their impact on how individuals, groups, and cultures experienced their worlds. Letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Fall 2024 - This class was great. Don't worry if you don't have much technical experience as she covers a lot of it in class (albeit very briefly so be prepared to do some research outside of class). This class does require a lot of writing, though the assignments aren't very long. There are plenty of extra credit opportunities. My biggest complaint is that the class revolves around a group project--a basic data analysis and visualization spun into a narrative all presented on a website. My group was awful, and I took on the the bulk of the work. If it weren't for that aspect, the class would be perfect. Attendance to both lecture and section are required. There's a 24 hour grace period for all assignments, which was invaluable to me. Dr. Kurtz is just an incredible person as well. Overall, I'd recommend the class.
Fall 2024 - This class was great. Don't worry if you don't have much technical experience as she covers a lot of it in class (albeit very briefly so be prepared to do some research outside of class). This class does require a lot of writing, though the assignments aren't very long. There are plenty of extra credit opportunities. My biggest complaint is that the class revolves around a group project--a basic data analysis and visualization spun into a narrative all presented on a website. My group was awful, and I took on the the bulk of the work. If it weren't for that aspect, the class would be perfect. Attendance to both lecture and section are required. There's a 24 hour grace period for all assignments, which was invaluable to me. Dr. Kurtz is just an incredible person as well. Overall, I'd recommend the class.
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