 | | Course ID: | DIGI 2000. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the Digital Humanities | Course
Description: | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has become an integral tool
in digital humanities research. This course will introduce the
theory and concepts of GIS, particularly as they related to the
humanities, and allow students to evaluate and gain hands-on
introductory-level experience with a variety of open-source and
fee-based GIS resources and software. | | Athena Title: | Introduction to GIS | | Nontraditional Format: | To practice analysis of archival documents in order to learn
how to properly contextualize and handle these kinds of
materials.
• To learn how to digitize documents and other objects using
industry standards and metadata.
• To achieve proficiency in the use of Omeka to build online
exhibitions.
• To explore issues related to the creation of content for the
web such as fair use and copyright. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | FREN(DIGI) 3040. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Introduction to French Digital Culture | Course
Description: | Significant developments in French and Francophone digital arts
with a focus on electronic literature and video games. Discussion
will consider writers/designers and genres, literary theory,
theory of media, game studies, and digital humanities. Course
given in French. | | Athena Title: | Intro French Digital Culture | | Nontraditional Format: | This course counts toward the completion of the undergraduate
certificate program in Digital Humanities Research and
Innovation. No computer or gaming skills required. | | Prerequisite: | FREN 3010 or FREN 3010H or permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | DIGI 3100. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Cultural Institutions | Course
Description: | The history of cultural institutions—libraries, museums,
gardens, digital libraries, and other settings. An exploration
of the meaning and method behind the act of collecting and
classifying texts and objects through readings, discussions,
field trips to local institutions, written assignments, and a
digital curation project. | | Athena Title: | Cultural Institutions | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | DIGI 3300. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Issues in Information | Course
Description: | The history and current cultural, social, technological, and
legal ramifications of our information-focused world and how
this infrastructure permeates all aspects of global society. | | Athena Title: | Issues in Information | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | DIGI 3500. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Data Fluency | Course
Description: | The investigation of qualitative data as it pertains to collecting, using, and manipulating data visualizations. | | Athena Title: | Data Fluency | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | DIGI 4000/6000. 1 hour. | | Course Title: | Information Management and Scholarly Communication | Course
Description: | From manuscripts and published texts to visual arts and new
media, humanities research is simultaneously traditional and
groundbreaking. Students will develop the skills needed to do
research in the humanities and learn the history of and current
issues in the dissemination and organization of information. | | Athena Title: | Info Mgmt and Communication | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | SPAN(DIGI) 4085. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Studies in Spanish and Latin American Electronic Literature and Cyberculture | Course
Description: | Significant developments in Spanish and Latin American Digital
Arts, with a focus on electronic literature and cyberculture.
Discussion will consider writers/designers and genres, literary
theory, theory of media, cyber-cultural studies, and digital
humanities. Course given in Spanish. | | Athena Title: | E-Lit and Cyberculture Studies | | Nontraditional Format: | This course counts towards the completion of the undergraduate
certificate program in Digital Humanities Research and
Innovation. The course also counts as an elective for Spanish
majors and minors. No computer or online skills required. | | Prerequisite: | SPAN 3030 or SPAN 3030E or SPAN 3030H | Semester Course
Offered: | Not offered on a regular basis. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | HIST(DIGI) 4760/6760. 3 hours. | | Course Title: | Hands-on Public History | Course
Description: | This experiential introductory course offers students
opportunities to research and develop public history projects
using primary and secondary sources. Students may create or
contribute to digital projects, documentaries, exhibitions,
walking tours and present their work in a public forum open to
both the university and Athens communities. | | Athena Title: | Hands-on Public History | | Prerequisite: | Any 2000-level HIST course | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | DIGI 4960R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 16 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research I | | Nontraditional Format: | This course belongs to a progressive research course sequence
to
promote a student's increasing skill development and depth of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
This course requires the close supervision of a faculty member
as the student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry
into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | DIGI 4970R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research II | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research II | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | DIGI 4980R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research III | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data and
to
present results in writing and other relevant communication
formats. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Research III | | Nontraditional Format: | These courses belong to a progressive research course sequence
to promote a student's increasing skill development and depth
of
inquiry, as well as growing independent research capability.
The
courses require the close supervision of a faculty member as
the
student undertakes a systematic and in-depth inquiry into
unknown, fundamental, and applied problems. In some cases, the
student will work collaboratively as part of a research team.
The student will have to apply understanding of the discipline
to identify or shape research questions and apply skills and
techniques learned to the research project. Students will
gather
data, synthesize relevant literature, analyze, and interpret
data. The student will present results in writing or through
participation in research-group or program meetings and
meetings
with their faculty mentor. The student will receive feedback
from the faculty mentor on their research progress and written
or oral presentation of results. A minimum of 45 hours of work
per credit hour per semester is required. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
| | | Course ID: | DIGI 4990R. 1-6 hours. Repeatable for maximum 8 hours credit. | | Course Title: | Undergraduate Research Thesis (or Final Project) | Course
Description: | Faculty-supervised independent or collaborative inquiry into
fundamental and applied problems within a discipline that
requires
students to gather, analyze, synthesize, and interpret data.
Students will write or produce a thesis or other professional
capstone product, such as a report or portfolio that describes
their systematic and in-depth inquiry. | | Athena Title: | Undergraduate Thesis | | Nontraditional Format: | This is a capstone course under the direct supervision of a
faculty member. This course may be the culmination of the
4960R-
4980R sequence. Students will write a thesis or other
professional capstone product, such as a report or portfolio,
that describes their systematic and in-depth inquiry into an
unknown, fundamental, or applied problem. The thesis or
capstone
product is written in close collaboration with the faculty
member and must be approved by that faculty member and/or the
department. The student will apply understanding of the
discipline to identify or shape the research question and
apply
skills and techniques learned to complete the research
project.
The student will have gathered data, synthesized relevant
literature and materials, analyzed, and interpreted data. The
student will demonstrate in writing the contribution of their
work to the discovery and interpretation of knowledge
significant to their field of study. The student will have
presented results in the form of a properly formatted,
professionally rigorous thesis document or other appropriate
professional capstone product and through the formal
presentation of the thesis or product to faculty and peers
during an approved event. The student will receive feedback
from
the faculty member on the overall execution of their thesis
project, the written thesis, and their presentation. | | Prerequisite: | Permission of department | Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. | | Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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