Welcome to our course on Computational Methods for Humanities Research! The world of research in the humanities is undergoing a transformative change through computation. With data science tools at your disposal, you can explore the vast record of human culture in ways that were previously unimaginable. This course empowers you to collaborate across disciplines, assemble teams, and reach out to others as you delve deeper into the realm of humanities research.

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Whether you are a student seeking to expand your skillset, a librarian supporting innovative research methods, or a journalist handling a significant collection of leaked e-mails, this course will equip you with the ability to extract insights from thousands of documents simultaneously. You’ll master the art of using metadata—the crucial information about your subjects—to focus on the most essential aspects and effortlessly visualize your findings for better comprehension.

Throughout the course, you will embark on building a specialized search engine tailored to academic research needs. Along the way, you will delve into the fundamentals of text analysis, a powerful set of techniques for manipulating written content that lies at the core of digital humanities.

By course completion, you will possess the knowledge and skills to apply these methods to areas that interest you the most, be it contemporary speeches, journalism, caselaw, or even art objects. Furthermore, we will analyze pieces of 18th-century literature, demonstrating how these computational methods can be effectively applied to philosophical works, religious texts, political and historical records, encompassing the diverse spectrum of humanistic inquiry. Join us on this transformative journey into the cutting-edge world of computational humanities research!