Week 1 Schedule
Tuesday
Introduction to the Course
- Introductions
- What is the Atlantic World, and why is it a useful way to understand historical and contemporary experiences?
- What are the Digital Humanities? Reply to statements from What is Digital Humanities?
- How is studying music, dance, and other embodied forms of communication different from studying written communication? How can digital methods help us make connections and represent these forms in new ways?
Thursday **Class meets in Computer Classroom**
READ
Jane Desmond, “Embodying Difference: Issues in Dance and Cultural Studies,” Cultural Critique 26 (1993) [CR 33-63]
DUE
Brainstorm and bring to class a list of four or five possible domain names for your webpage. Make sure there are no existing webpages at the addresses. Consider how you want to represent your academic and professional identities if you choose to maintain the website after the semester is over. Jot down some pros and cons about each of the potential addresses.