HIST2101 - 01 - Introduction to Digital History

(HI) Historical Inquiry (H) Historical Consciousness

This course will examine some of the major developments in the study, methods, theories and practices of digital history. Current and emerging digital technologies are transforming traditional methods of doing history, changing the nature of historical scholarly production of knowledge. This course will also examine the impact of digital media on the research, writing, teaching, and presentation of history, introducing 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. Several topics will be explored, including different kinds of digital expression used by historians, the impact of social media and web 2.0 tools on the discipline of history, website and app creation and design issues, teaching and learning with digital tools, and conceptual issues regarding the use of historical artifacts. Some assignments and hands-on learning will be taught in conjunction with ATIG and the Library Learning Commons. No computer programming skills necessary.