Digital Methods in History (HEC-AS-DIGMET-23)

HEC-AS-DIGMET-23

Description

The seminar aims to introduce, discuss and criticise the use of digital methods in history. The seminar understands digital methods in their broadest sense, namely, from taking notes on a computer and the organisation of research photos, to network analysis and text mining. The seminar encourages a critical self-reflection on the historian’s digital toolbox in order to better grasp what tools can be used or not used in one’s own research. Finally, the seminar is an opportunity for the Department’s faculty to come and discuss their own digital practices whenever relevant.

After a 2 hours introductory session focused on a discussion of the broad themes of the seminar and the digital practice of each participant, the seminar will be divided in four blocs of four hours each, divided in two hours of ‘lab’ followed by two hours of discussion on the topic and relevant historiography. The four blocs will focus on: organising research photos, mapping, network analysis and text mining.