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Syllabus for Current Topics in Digital Philology

Aktuella forskningsfrågor inom digital filologi
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
7.5 credits
Course code: 5LN720
Education cycle: Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Language Technology A1N
Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
Established: 2018-04-23
Established by: The Department Board
Revised: 2018-05-02
Revised by: The Department Board
Applies from: week 37, 2018
Entry requirements: A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognized university.
Responsible department: Department of Linguistics and Philology

DECISIONS AND GUIDELINES

The course can be given in the Master's Programme in Language Technology and as a freestanding course.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, the student should at least be able to:

1. define the concept of digital humanities (as an academic field) and critically discuss examples of research in this field;
2. explain the research issues and methods characterizing subfields in digital philology (as the intersection between philological
research and digital humanities), such as stylometrics, synchronic linguistics, information extraction in humanities research,
analysis of fiction, and digital palaeography;
3. analyse and critically review scientific publications in the field of digital philology;
4. define and carry out studies in various subfields of digital philology.

CONTENT
See the intended learning outcomes.

INSTRUCTION
The teaching consists of lectures and laboratory sessions under supervision.

ASSESSMENT
Reports on assignments. The teacher can, as part of the examination require compulsory attendance and active participation in teaching
modules. Details about the examination are provided at the start of the course.

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READING LIST

Applies from: week 29, 2018

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