Combine literary research with data science to find answers in unexpected ways. Learn basic coding tools to help save time and draw insights from thousands of digital documents at once.
A cutting-edge course from HarvardX
Embark on a transformative journey into the world of digital humanities with this cutting-edge course from HarvardX. "Digital Humanities: Text Analysis and Search Engine Development" is an intermediate-level course that bridges the gap between traditional humanities research and modern data science techniques. This innovative program equips students with the skills to harness the power of computational methods in exploring vast digital archives, revolutionizing the way we approach humanistic inquiry.
While no specific prerequisites are listed, students should have a basic understanding of humanities research methods and a willingness to learn programming concepts. Familiarity with computers and data analysis would be beneficial, but not required.
By mastering these digital humanities skills, learners will be well-equipped to tackle complex research challenges, uncover hidden patterns in large text collections, and drive innovation in fields ranging from literature and history to philosophy and cultural studies. The course empowers students to become pioneers in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital humanities, opening up new avenues for exploration and discovery in the vast realm of human knowledge and culture.
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Humanities in Focus is about raising questions rather than providing you with answers.
You will engage in ongoing conversations about social issues in film, challenges and opportunities in art, experience and consciousness in history, and the power of language. This type of humanistic inquiry will allow you to uncover the many insights that draw from the topics in this course, and more importantly to reflect on the fundamental question: Why does humanities matter?
The questioning, humanising, connecting approach introduced in this course will allow you to see how problems we face in today’s increasingly complex world, can be solved from a humanistic perspective, with Humanities in Focus.
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