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ZZF Master Class Digital Humanities
DigitalHistory.exe - Running New Programs on Old Files
with Dr. Frédérick Madore (Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin)
Date: 8 April 2025
Place: Humboldtraum (Leibniz-Institut für Zeithistorische Forschung, Am Neuen Markt 1, 14467 Potsdam)
This Master Class will explore how computational approaches - from text mining and digital mapping to AI - are reshaping historical research. Through analysis of existing projects and collaborative hands-on exercises, we will examine key digital methodologies and critically assess both the potential and limitations of these tools. The Master Class will go beyond a focus on Western contexts to include the application of digital approaches to African history, where unique challenges and opportunities exist.
Program of the day
10 - 10.30 am
Introductions
10.30 - 11 am
Small Group Work
11am - 12.30 pm
Presentation of Group Work and Discussion of DH Projects
12.30 - 1.30 pm
Lunch Break
1.30 - 2 pm
Presentation of the Islam West Africa Collection
2 - 3 pm
Discussion of Individual Graduate Student Projects and Questions