Master Class

Frédérick Madore

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Dr. Frédérick Madore (Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin) leitet im Sommersemester 2025 die ZZF Master Class zum Thema "Digital Humanities".

 

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