Our introductory offerings are aimed at undergraduate students who are beginning to engage with methodological and practical aspects of digital research in the humanities:
Introduction to Digital Humanities and Linguistics
Overview of key questions, tools, and application scenarios in the digital humanities
Applying Digital Methods in Disciplinary Contexts
Hands-on work with tools and techniques in literary studies, linguistics, cultural studies, or history
Foundations of Programming
Introduction to structured thinking and working with data (e.g., using Python)
Digitization of Cultural Heritage
Theoretical concepts and practical approaches to digitization, data enrichment, and metadata creation
(Advanced Bachelor, Master, PhD)
For advanced students, graduate students, and doctoral researchers, we offer research-driven formats focused on the application, critical reflection, and further development of digital methods in the humanities:
Computer-Assisted Empirical Methods
Qualitative and quantitative approaches, annotation, corpus work, statistics, and evaluation
Artificial Intelligence for Source Analysis
Applying machine learning and large language models (LLMs) to the structured analysis of historical texts
Datafication and Interpretation of Historical Sources
Digital capture, structuring, and analysis of historical materials from history, literature, and cultural studies
Practical Archival Work
Exercises, excursions, and project-based work with analog and digital archival materials
Academic Writing in the Digital Context
Development of writing skills, documentation, and publication of digital research – including ZKK workshops on scientific writing, LaTeX, and presentation skills
In collaboration with the Center for Careers and Competencies (ZKK), we offer supplementary method-focused seminars, such as introductions to LaTeX and scientific writing. Additional key qualification offerings for digital research are currently in development.
