Department of English Language and Literature
(Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)
1812 Dunton Tower
613-520-2310
http://carleton.ca/english
Graduation Requirements
In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:
- the University regulations including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar).
Program Requirements
Minor in Digital Humanities (4.0 credits)
Requirements (4.0 credits): | ||
Open to all undergraduate degree students. | ||
1. 1.0 credit in: | 1.0 | |
Introduction to Digital Humanities | ||
Digital Humanities: Theory and Method | ||
2. 1.0 credit from: | 1.0 | |
The Book in the Digital Age | ||
DIGH 2035 [0.5] | Technology, Culture and Society | |
Popular Culture in the Digital Age | ||
Digital History | ||
3. 0.5 credit in approved electives at the 1000 level or higher (see Pool of Elective Courses, below). | 0.5 | |
4. 1.0 credit from: | 1.0 | |
Studies in Digital Humanities | ||
Digital Culture and the Text I | ||
Digital Culture and the Text II | ||
5. 0.5 credit from: | 0.5 | |
Digital Humanities Workshop | ||
Digital Humanities Practicum | ||
6. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied. | ||
Total Credits | 4.0 |
Department of English
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Introduction to Digital Humanities
An introduction to the principal debates in and approaches to the Digital Humanities.
Digital Humanities: Theory and Method
A multidisciplinary survey of core theories, methodologies and tools within the Digital Humanities. Assignments will include collaborative work and applied projects.
Prerequisite(s): second-year standing.
Lecture and workshop three hours a week.
Technology, Culture and Society
Principal theories and methods used by Science and Technology Studies (STS) scholars to examine the social and cultural shaping of technology. The substantive focus of the course is on the design, development, production, diffusion, consumption and use of technology.
Precludes additional credit for SOCI 2400.
Prerequisite(s): ANTH 1001 or ANTH 1002 or ANTH 1003 [1.0], or 1.0 credit at the 1000-level in AFRI, ENGL, GEOG, HIST, HUMR, INDG, JOUR, PSCI, RELI, SOCI, or WGST.
Lecture three hours a week.
Popular Culture in the Digital Age
An examination of various approaches to analyzing digital media and their role in the production and consumption of contemporary cultural forms and practices. Students will reflect upon their use of digital media and the influence they have on their lives and popular culture, more generally.
Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1001 and SOCI 1002 or SOCI 1003 [1.0] or ANTH 1001 and ANTH 1002 or ANTH 1003 [1.0].
Lecture three hours a week.
The Book in the Digital Age
A multidisciplinary course focused on the social, economic and political dimensions of the book in its manuscript, print and digital forms.
Prerequisite(s): third-year standing and DIGH 2002, or permission of the English Department.
Lecture three hours a week.
Digital History
The digital representation of history, exploring the approaches, issues, and methods of working in this environment. Topics may include gaming, virtual environments, digital research tools, public digital history. (Field e).
Prerequisite(s): a 2000-level history course or third-year standing and 1.0 credit in history.
Lecture three hours a week.
Studies in Digital Humanities
A study of current issues and debates in Digital Humanities.
Prerequisite(s): DIGH 2002 and fourth-year Honours standing, or fourth-year Honours standing in English, or permission of the English Department.
Seminar or lecture three hours a week.
Digital Culture and the Text I
A study of new developments in digital media and culture, and how they affect our understanding of literary modes, genres and textuality, including notions of authorship and reading strategies. Topics will vary from year to year.
Prerequisite(s): DIGH 2002 and fourth-year Honours standing, or fourth-year Honours standing in English, or permission of the English Department.
Seminar or lecture three hours a week.
Digital Culture and the Text II
A study of new developments in digital media and culture, and how they affect our understanding of literary modes, genres and textuality, including notions of authorship and reading strategies. Topics will vary from year to year.
Prerequisite(s): DIGH 2002 and fourth-year Honours standing, or fourth-year Honours standing in English, or permission of the English Department.
Seminar or lecture three hours a week.
Digital Humanities Workshop
This workshop will provide students with the opportunity to complete an individual or collaborative capstone project in the Digital Humanities.
Prerequisite(s): DIGH 2002 and fourth-year Honours standing, or permission of the English Department.
Workshop three hours a week.
Digital Humanities Practicum
Practical experience gained by working on projects under the supervision of the staff of a participating public- or private-sector institution or organization, including a final written assignment or equivalent project. A maximum of 1.0 practicum credit may be applied towards degree requirements.
Prerequisite(s): DIGH 2002 and fourth-year Honours standing, or permission of the English Department.
Practicum.
Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca
Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca