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DIGITAL HUMANITIES: THEORY AND PRACTICE

Module code: AFF601
Credits: 10
Semester: 1
Quota: 20
Department: AFF (DIGITAL HUMANITIES)
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	Overview
	Digital Humanities is a fast growing interdisciplinary field that melds practices and traditions from the various disciplines of the humanities, computer science, information management, cultural studies, and design. This required introductory module will introduce students to the theories and methods in digital humanities scholarship. It will provide a historical background to the field while exploring contemporary theories, practices, and technologies.

Overview

Digital Humanities is a fast growing interdisciplinary field that melds practices and traditions from the various disciplines of the humanities, computer science, information management, cultural studies, and design. This required introductory module will introduce students to the theories and methods in digital humanities scholarship. It will provide a historical background to the field while exploring contemporary theories, practices, and technologies.

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
Continuous Assessment detail(s): Students will be required to submit a final essay exploring a theoretical aspect discussed in the module. Students will also be responsible for establishing a personal blog and posting two entries during the course of the semester based on module content. An individual or group project will also be assigned.
Other detail(s): Learners will be expected to complete a 5,000 word project plan that will correspond to their DH600 project and dissertation.

Assessment type	Options	Weighting
Continuous Assessment		100%
University scheduled written examination	No	0%
Other		0%
Total		100%

Pass standard: 40%
Could the result of this module be capped? No
Overall 40% to pass; continual assessment component must be passed i.e. at least 20% out of 50%.
Penalties: Marks for late essays reduced by 5% per day for the first five days and minus 25% for each week or part thereof for up to four weeks (i.e. 0 for essay if more than four weeks late) unless there are extenuating circumstances. Full attendance and participation at seminars is expected. Non-attendance without a valid reason will result in a 5% deduction from the module mark for each seminar missed.

	Pre-Requisites
	None

	Co-Requisites
	None

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Aff (digital Humanities) Department.