HIST127 - MATERIAL PAST DIG WORLD

Status
O
Activity
LEC
Title (text only)
HIST127 - MATERIAL PAST DIG WORLD
Term
2017C
Subject area
HIST
Section number only
401
Section ID
HIST127401
Meeting times
TR 0300PM-0430PM
Meeting location
UNIVERSITY MUSEUM 190
Instructors
COBB, PETER
Description
The material remains of the human past-objects and spaces-provide tangible evidence of past people's lives. Today's information technologies improve our ability to document, study, and present these materials. But what does it mean to deal with material evidence in virtual context? In this class, students will learn basic digital methods for studying the past while working with the collections of the Penn Museum. As we learn about acquiring and managing data, we will gain valuable experience in the evaluation and use of digital tools. The digital humanities are a platform both for learning the basical digital literacy students need to succeed in today's world and for discussing the human consequences of these new technologies and data. We will disuss information technology's impact on the study and presentation of the past, including topics such as public participation in archaeological projects, educational technologies in museum galleries, and the issues raised by digitizing and disseminating historic texts and objects. Finally, we will touch on technology's role in the preservation of the past in today's turbulent world. No prior technical experience is required, but we hope students will share an enthusiasm for the past.
Course number only
127
Use local description
No
LPS Course
false