Общее
Digital Humanities
Тематический план
Lectures & Instructions
Recommended Reading
Check up and seminar materials
How to use the books in the section
Each book here has a test, a written assignment, a list of discussion questions, and a list of recommended reading. The books should be used to prepare for the seminar activities in accordance with the following:
1) Before taking the test, download the matrix and print it out.
2) Take the test (Page 1) and fill in the matrix (mark the correct variants)
3) Check the test (Page 2) and mark the mistakes
4) Use the course materials to read more on those parts that escaped your attention
5) Complete the written assignment (Page 3), be ready to discuss it at the seminar
6) Study the questions (Page 4), be ready to discuss them at the seminar
Key Terminology
How to use CrossWord Puzzle Books
The CrossWord Puzzle Books have the tasks to make crosswords with a usual structure (Across and Down). When you read the book, you should add the missing parts: either TERMS, or DEFINITIONS.
After having good practice, follow the directions to make your own crossword puzzle:
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Go to a Crossword Puzzle Maker:
- Websites like Crossword Labs or Puzzle-Maker allow you to create crosswords by entering the words and their corresponding clues.
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Input the Words and Clues:
- Copy and paste the words and their clues from the list provided above into the input fields of the crossword maker.
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Generate the Puzzle:
- After entering all the words and clues, you can generate the crossword puzzle. Most tools will allow you to download or print the puzzle directly.
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Workshop 1
Digital Humanities projects and websites cover a wide range of topics and disciplines within the humanities, and they often showcase innovative ways of using technology to explore and present data and information. Here are some examples of DH projects and websites:
1) The Perseus Digital Library
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/
This project, hosted by Tufts University, offers a vast collection of texts and resources related to the study of ancient Greece and Rome. It includes digital editions of classical texts, maps, art, and other materials.
2) The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)
DPLA provides access to millions of photographs, manuscripts, books, and more from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. It's a comprehensive resource for exploring American history and culture.
3) The Programming Historian
https://programminghistorian.org/
This DH project offers a series of tutorials and lessons for scholars and students interested in learning digital research methods and tools. It covers topics like text analysis, data visualization, and coding for historians.
4) Old Bailey Online
https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/
This project presents a fully searchable and digitized collection of all the criminal trials held at London's Old Bailey from 1674 to 1913. It's a valuable resource for historians studying crime and justice in London.
5) Mapping Gothic France
This project uses interactive maps and visualizations to explore the architecture and art of Gothic cathedrals in France. It provides a detailed look at the cultural and historical context of these structures.
6) Voyant Tools
Voyant Tools is a web-based platform that offers a suite of text analysis and visualization tools. It allows users to upload texts and analyze them for patterns, word frequencies, and more.
7) The Shelley-Godwin Archive
http://shelleygodwinarchive.org/
This archive brings together the works of Mary Shelley, Percy Bysshe Shelley, William Godwin, and Mary Wollstonecraft in a digital format. It provides access to manuscripts, notebooks, and correspondence of these prominent literary figures.
8) Digital Harlem
This project focuses on the cultural history of Harlem during the early 20th century. It uses mapping and data visualization to explore aspects of everyday life in the neighborhood, including social, economic, and cultural dynamics.
9) Digital Karnak
http://dlib.etc.ucla.edu/projects/Karnak/
Digital Karnak is an interactive 3D model of the ancient Egyptian temple complex at Karnak. Users can explore the architecture and history of the site through detailed reconstructions and educational resources.
1) Choose the project representing Digital Humanities (from the list above or from the World Wide Web)
2) Give a brief description of this project (creators, area, origin, purpose, general elements, basic results, etc.)
3) Try to prove that this project really belongs to the area of Digital Humanities (build several arguments)
4) Suggst the idea of possible application of this project or some of its parts in your personal future linguistic research
5) Give your presentation
Workshop 2
Explore The Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA)
https://www.english-corpora.org/coca/
Register and study how to use the corpus
Workshop 3
Explore the instuments of SmartCat
Workshop 7
Study this resource: https://datcatinfo.net/ and watch the video about how you can use it.
