Topics

Topics in Methodological Training

Foundational Teaching (Bachelor Level)

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

Research-Oriented Teaching and Graduate Training

(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.