In this course, you will learn about:
Introduces the methods, theories and practices of digital history. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. This course will explore the development of the field of digital history and examine the impact of digital media on the research, writing, teaching and presentation of history. It also introduces students to issues in digital history such as copyright, intellectual property, information abundance, and how the web has changed the relationship between historians and their audience. Students will also learn how digital tools and resources are enabling new methods of historical analysis and presentation.
It is preferable but not mandatory that the student successfully complete a history survey course, such as HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 121, HIS 122, or HIS 135 before enrolling.