Computer Applications in the Humanities [ LFIAL1291 ]

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Lecture Course:

-introduction to the systems used (Macintosh and PC computers);

-first initiation to the problem of information processing: the textual data; the linguistic, literary, and documentary analysis; the structuring in history; elaborating a database for personal use;

-critical presentation of the applications; abstracts, lists, indexes, concordances; sorting, classifying, attestation calculations; statistics, graphics; databases; critical research of information: bibliographic databases and the Internet.

Tutorial:

-gathering and processing data; spreadsheets and building databases;

- using the appropriate software;

- critical questioning of databases and search engines.

The student should be able:

1) to use the available sources in information technology that gather information about literature, language, and history;

2) to gain an appreciation for the ways of thinking implied in the use of computer processing;

3) to use IT procedures within a personal project in the chosen discipline;

4) to be informed about the most recent technological innovations in terms of information processing (optical support, hypertext, networks, telecommunication, the Internet, etc.).

• theoretical section: 10 points (written exam)
• practical section: 10 points (exam at the computer workstation: 70%; work submitted during the year: 30%)

• Theoretical course
• Practical sessions in the information technology pool;

• introducing the students to information technology functionality and concepts and to the technical, legal and social challenges posed by the introduction of information and communication technologies, generally but also within their disciplines;
• becoming familiar with basic administrative software;
• exploring the possibilities offered by information technology for document research and processing information in their respective disciplines.

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