Digital History

About (Digital History)

In HIS 5595, we will analyze the changes that new media and technology tools are bringing to the field of history. The “digital shift” of the last three decades has raised interesting possibilities and questions about how we can research, write, learn, and teach about the past.

Participants will explore key theoretical and historical issues linked to this digital shift, examine the designed uses (and re-appropriations) for a variety of digital tools, and develop new skills that could prove useful for your work as historians. Readings will include a broad range of topics concerning digital history. To this end, we will discuss how digital tools affect research, scholarship, engagement with diverse audiences, and how we deal with sources online.

Textbooks & Professional Portfolio Website

HIS 5595 does not require any books to purchase. All readings will be available through the Zotero group folder for HIS 5595 and a Google Document on the course website. However, you will be asked to purchase an account with Reclaim Hosting ($36-55/year depending on your needs + $15 for your domain) to set up your own professional portfolio website – perfect for your post-graduate studies career! Your site will be where your work this semester will be hosted.

Department of History

history.appstate.edu

Main Office

+1 (828) 262-2282

Location

Department of History
Anne Belk Hall 2nd floor
Classroom: ABH 240