Beyond Digital Humanities

Cécile Armand

Beyond the DH label, it is computational methods that transform humanities. Join us on this exciting event on the future of humanities.

In the last decade, the Digital Humanities (DH) movement has undeniably made waves, fundamentally altering the academic landscape. In the United States, institutions have eagerly embraced the promise of DH, combining the precision of digital tools with the rich interpretive traditions of the humanities. This enthusiasm has not been confined to American shores; Europe and China have more recently joined the chorus of DH as the new mantra for academic research.Yet, as we stand amidst this digital revolution, a central question emerges: What lies at the heart of this transformation? Our contention is that while the image of "digital" captivates many, the profound transformation lies slightly beneath the surface. It is not just about digital tools; it is about the computational methodologies that power them. These methodologies, characterized by their depth, precision, and specificity, present a paradigm shift. They do not just "digitize" the old; they forge new pathways of inquiry, enabling scholars to ask questions that were previously unimaginable. This is where we should focus our attention.Drawing from various disciplines, we want to showcase the transformative power of computational methods. These methods, ranging from distant reading of literary corpora to intricate network analyses, offer scholars a dual lens. On one hand, they provide a macroscopic view, allowing analyses across vast datasets. On the other, they enable a microscopic focus, delving deep into patterns, anomalies, and intricacies.However, this is not a call to abandon the tried and tested humanistic methodologies that have matured over decades. They offer depth and a critical framework that computational tools can complement but not replace. The horizon we envision is one of integration, where computational methods augment traditional approaches, championing both methodological rigor and critical digital literacy. This integration, however, necessitate a new kind of literacy—a fluency in algorithmic thinking, a grasp of data structures, and an understanding of statistical analyses. Humanities scholars, traditionally trained in qualitative methodologies, must navigate this new landscape.As we sail through this transformative era, we invite scholars and students to join us on 4 September for our workshop: "Beyond Digital Humanities: How Computational Methods are Reshaping Scholarly Research" at Le Cube (room 201). Let's explore together through this exciting crossroads, advocating for an academic future that seamlessly melds the technological with the intellectual, ensuring that our research remains both cutting-edge and deeply rooted in the rich traditions of the humanities.

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