Digital History: Methods, Resources and Ontologies

7.5 credits

The course "Digital History: Methods, Resources and Ontologies" is a continuation course in digital history, which is a subfield of digital humanities. The course discusses what digital history actually is, and introduces a selection of the various digital methods that may be used for traditional as well as digital mediation, research and analysis within the subject of history. The practical components of the course provide hands-on experience with a selection of digital tools: digital transcription, databases, digital archives, digital mediation, and visualisations (GIS and reconstructions). We work with digitised source material and discuss the impact of digitisation on historical research. The course also includes theoretical aspects, and enables a critical review of how digital tools and digitisation may be used in historical research and mediation of history.

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Distance – study where you are

Distance learning can be structured in different ways – it may be entirely online, or include a few on-campus sessions or meetings at one of our learning centres. The common factor is that most of the learning happens online.

You communicate with your teacher and fellow students through a learning platform, which provides access to discussion forums, group work opportunities, and digital meetings. In many cases, you also have access to recorded lectures via the platform.

The advantage of distance learning is its flexibility – ideal for those who want more freedom to decide when and where to study. However, keep in mind that some mandatory elements of your programme may take place during working hours, even if they are conducted online.

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Build your own degree

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