CLST 303 - Computing and Humanities

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Distribution Course in Arts & Letters. Class of 2009 & prior only. Staff. This course is an introduction to the use of computers in the humanities. The focus will be upon consideration of issues and techniques involved in developing quality resources for use in the student's field of study. A major project will be the creation of a web site related to the student's major. The class will utilize a combination of lectures, discussion, presentations and practical lab experience. Techniques will include the basics of HTML (for the development humanities web pages), graphics, and a brief introduction to simple programming concepts. The course will also consider methodological issues such as the movement from text to multimedia, ethical/legal problems, and the phenomenon of "cyberculture."

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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