04:30 PM to 07:10 PM MW
Planetary Hall 212
Section Information for Summer 2016
Digital history has influenced how we research, write, present, and teach history. In doing digital history, we will examine the theoretical and practical impact of new media on history, particularly in the field of material culture. Within the context of a history course, class sessions will include presentation/discussion of readings and examples, as well as hands-on work with technology. You will work with your classmates to gather and refine data from many sources using a wide variety of current and emerging technologies such as content management systems, digital mapping, and other forms of data visualization based on textual, image, and quantitative sources. You are expected to blog weekly on the readings and to bring to class examples of relevant work you have found to share and discuss. By the end of the term, you will have produced a digital portfolio, putting what we read and discussed into practice by learning how to construct, post, maintain, and implement new media in your historical work. This course satisfies the Mason Core Information Technology requirement (all). No previous technical experience is required; a willingness to learn, however, is essential. Instructor: Gretchen Burgess
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Credits: 3
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