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DH-412: History and the digital

Summary

The course presents a number of computational approaches & tools that can be used to study history. Drawing on case studies from the history of science & technology, the course also offers students the opportunity to critically reflect on their own practices as digital humanists and data scientists.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/history-and-the-digital-DH-412

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http://go.epfl.ch/DH-412

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Summary

Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/history-and-the-digital-DH-412

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/DH-412

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Lectures in this course (3)

Digital Humanities Workflow Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the workflow in Digital Humanities, emphasizing data collection and visualization.

Science, the Public, and Invisible Technicians Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Delves into the historical evolution of science as a public culture, exploring the transition from secrecy to openness in scientific practices.

Crowdsourcing & Citizen Science Log in to Mediaspace to watch this video

Explores the concept of Citizen Science as a bridge between science and politics, discussing its impact on scientific knowledge and the role of amateurs in scientific practices.

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