141009 UE Digital Humanities and Ottoman Studies (2024W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Su 01.09.2024 08:00 to Fr 04.10.2024 08:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.10.2024 23:59
Details
max. 38 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- N Tuesday 03.12. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
- Tuesday 10.12. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
- Tuesday 17.12. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
- Tuesday 07.01. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
- Tuesday 14.01. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
- Tuesday 21.01. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
- Tuesday 28.01. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum Turcica/H UniCampus Hof 1 1F-O1-01
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
1. Class Participation – 35%
Active engagement in class discussions, group work, and overall contribution to the learning environment.
2. Assignments – 30%
A total of five short assignments, distributed across both in-class and take-home tasks, each contributing 6% towards the final grade.
3. Final Project Presentation – 35%
A comprehensive presentation of the final project, demonstrating the application of course concepts and independent research.
Active engagement in class discussions, group work, and overall contribution to the learning environment.
2. Assignments – 30%
A total of five short assignments, distributed across both in-class and take-home tasks, each contributing 6% towards the final grade.
3. Final Project Presentation – 35%
A comprehensive presentation of the final project, demonstrating the application of course concepts and independent research.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory for this course. Please note that students with more than two unexcused absences will incur a 30% deduction from their total grade.Short Assignments: The details of the short assignments will be provided to students via the Moodle platform.Project Presentation: The project presentation will be developed progressively over the course of the semester, with initial discussions scheduled for the first week.
Examination topics
The presentation will focus on four key areas: Digital Editions, Databases, Network Analysis, and Spatial Analysis.
Reading list
Reading Samples:
Burdick, Anne, et al. “Humanities to Digital Humanities.” In Digital Humanities, 4–26. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2012.Dönecke, A. L. “From Serial Sources to Modeled Data: Changing Perspectives on 18th-Century Court Records from French Pondicherry.” In Digital Methods for the Humanities: Challenges, Ideas, Perspectives, edited by S. Schwandt, 217–237. Bielefeld: Bielefeld University Press, 2018.van Lit, L. W. Cornelis, James H. Morris, and Deniz Cevik. “A Digital Revival of Oriental Studies.” ILCEA 39 (2020). http://journals.openedition.org/ilcea/10327.Flemming, B. “20 Glimpses of Turkish Saints: Another Look at Lamiʿi and Ottoman Biographers.” In Essays on Turkish Literature and History. Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill, 2017.
Burdick, Anne, et al. “Humanities to Digital Humanities.” In Digital Humanities, 4–26. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2012.Dönecke, A. L. “From Serial Sources to Modeled Data: Changing Perspectives on 18th-Century Court Records from French Pondicherry.” In Digital Methods for the Humanities: Challenges, Ideas, Perspectives, edited by S. Schwandt, 217–237. Bielefeld: Bielefeld University Press, 2018.van Lit, L. W. Cornelis, James H. Morris, and Deniz Cevik. “A Digital Revival of Oriental Studies.” ILCEA 39 (2020). http://journals.openedition.org/ilcea/10327.Flemming, B. “20 Glimpses of Turkish Saints: Another Look at Lamiʿi and Ottoman Biographers.” In Essays on Turkish Literature and History. Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill, 2017.
Association in the course directory
M10
Last modified: Th 26.09.2024 10:05
The primary objective of this course is to develop the ability to effectively engage with Digital Humanities (DH) tools and methods, while also critically assessing their applications and limitations within the context of Ottoman studies.The methodology, tools, and techniques used in the humanities have been shaped over the past ten years by the interdisciplinary field called Digital Humanities (DH). While Digital Humanities has transformed various fields within the humanities, its influence on specific areas like Ottoman Studies is still emerging. Ottoman Studies, on the other hand, is an interdisciplinary field focused on the history, culture, society, politics, and legacy of the Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the late 13th century to the early 20th century.Contents:
In order to explore the Digital Humanities in Ottoman Studies, this course will first aim to take a brief look at the core concepts of the field of DH. The course will then explore various key topics, including Text Recognition, Digital Editions, Databases, Network Analysis, and Spatial Analysis, each covered in dedicated lectures to provide a comprehensive understanding of these essential tools and methods. Furthermore, some of these lectures will feature guest speakers who are experts in the specific topics covered, offering additional specialised insights.The course will primarily focus on applying Digital Humanities tools, techniques, and methodologies to the study of a specific author, Lāmiʿī Çelebi and his works. Mahmud bin Osman bin Naḳḳāş ʿAlī bin Ilyās (b.1472 – d.1532), known by the pseudonym Lāmiʿī Çelebi, was an Ottoman litterateur who lived during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.To explore Lāmiʿī Çelebi’s literary corpus, this course will utilize Digital Humanities tools, techniques, and methodologies. By applying DH approaches such as digital editions, network analysis, and spatial analysis, students will explore how his works reflect his literary biography. Despite the inherent challenges of using narratives as biographical sources, these digital methods will allow us to gain new insights into his life and literary persona.Method of the course:
In this course, the methods will be divided into two primary sections. The first will focus on the discussion and application of Digital Humanities practices, providing students with the skills necessary to utilize these innovative tools effectively. The second section will address the issues of Ottoman literary historiography and the complexities of literary biography, enabling students to critically engage with the challenges and methodologies involved in the study of Ottoman literature.IMPORTANT NOTE: Students are not expected to have any prior knowledge of software, coding, or technical skills for the Digital Humanities component of the course. However, proficiency in reading, understanding, and comprehending Ottoman texts—which will serve as the primary materials for application and discussion—is essential. To sum up, in line with the course content, only Ottoman texts will be utilized.