HIST 3059 - Digital Worlds: Past, Present and Future
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HIST 3059 Course Digital Worlds: Past, Present and Future Coordinating Unit Historical and Classical Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 15 units of Digital Humanities Major courses Restrictions Available to students undertaking a Digital Humanities Major. Other students require permission from Course Coordinator Assessment Online quizzes, critical analysis, research project, reflective document Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Aaron Humphrey
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the ways in which technology have shaped human history.
2.Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the emerging field of digital humanities and the epistemological and methodological issues which underpin digital humanities.
3. Apply digital technologies creatively and imaginatively in order to address specific academic and real-world problems.
4. Engage critically with the social, economic, political and philosophical questions with which humanity is confronted by the digital revolution.
5. Employ digital technologies to facilitate teamwork and communication with other students and to accomplish team-based missions.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3,5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3,4,5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1,2,3,4,5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There are no specific requirements, but students will need access to computing facilities for their independent work in this course. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Workload - Structured Learning Total Hours 12 x 3 hour workshops 36 hours per semester 3 hours per week of structured online activities 36 hours per semester Total = 72 hours per semester Workload - Self-Directed Learning Total Hours 5 hours reading per week 36 hours per semester 12 hours project work per week 204 hours per semester Total = 240 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
Week Workshop Topic 1 a). Theory & History: Introduction to Digital Humanities
b). Practical: Skills assessments
c). Project: Students choose projects2 a). Theory & History: History of technology: From the Paleolithic to the Iron Age
b). Practical: Technology workshop
c). Project: Students work on project3 a). Theory & History: History of technology: From the Iron Age to the Industrial Revolution
b). Practical: Technology workshop
c). Project: Students work on project4 a). Theory & History: History of technology: From the Inustrial Revolution to the Digital Revolution
b). Practical: Technology workshop
c). Project: Students work on project5 a). Theory & History: History of technology: Our digital future: The world in 2040
b). Practical: Technology workshop
c). Project: Students work on project6 a). Theory & History:The political and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence
b). Practical: Technology workshop
c). Project: Students work on project7 a). Theory & History: The evolution of Digital Humanities as an academic field
b). Practical: Technology workshop
c). Project: Students work on project8 a). Theory & History: Digital methodologies in the humanities
b). Practical: Technology workshop
c). Project: Students work on project9 a). Theory & History: Digital methodologies in the social sciences
b). Practical: Technology workshop
c). Project: Students work on project10 a). Theory & History: Digital methodologies in the languages
b). Practical: Technology workshop
c). Project: Students work on project11 a). Theory & History: Digital methodologies in the music and multimedia
b). Practical: Technology workshop
c). Project: Students work on project12 a). Theory & History: Employment opportunities in digital humanities
b). Practical: Technology workshop
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Assessment
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- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
N.B. The second and third assessments are not discrete tasks but are two aspects of the same thing. The team project will take up more time than the reflective journal, but will produce fewer words. (A lot of students’ time may be taken up with the creation of data sets, statistical analysis, and the presentation of findings in audio-visual formats.) The journal, in which students reflect on their experiences of the project, will take less time than the project itself but produce far more words. The word figures given here are notional.Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Course Learning Outcomes(s) Online tests (equivalent to 2,000 words) Formative and summative 30% 1,2 Team project (equivalent to 5,000 words) Summative 30% 3,4,5 Reflective journal (equivalent to 3,000 words) Summative 40% 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Detail
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Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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