The interface for the app NewsConnect, that aims to visually represent national connections presented in world news articles. (Image courtesy of Meghana Bhat and Karleigh Moore. Used with permission.)
Instructor(s)
Dr. Kurt Fendt
Andy Kelleher Stuhl
(Teaching Assistant)
MIT Course Number
CMS.633 / CMS.833
As Taught In
Spring 2015
Level
Undergraduate / Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course examines the theory and practice of using computational methods in the emerging field of digital humanities. It develops an understanding of key digital humanities concepts, such as data representation, digital archives, information visualization, and user interaction through the study of contemporary research, in conjunction with working on real-world projects for scholarly, educational, and public needs. Students create prototypes, write design papers, and conduct user studies.