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The following is the course information and a syllabus (PDF) for a course titled “Digital Textualities” taught in the English Department at Whittier College by Anne Cong-Huyen.
What are digital texts beyond the ubiquitous e-book? This course examines the history of experimental literature in the 20th century by exploring hypertext fiction, algorithmic literature, electronic literature, and navigable narrative.
This is a syllabus for a one-week intensive introduction course for digital humanities informed by feminist theory and praxis. This course was taught at the Digital Humanities Summer Institute at the University of Victoria by Anne Cong-Huyen and Amanda Phillips. The class was made up of graduate students in the humanities, faculty, and librarians.
Of particular notice in this sample syllabus, is the variety of materials incorporated into the course work, from traditional scholarship, video games, videos, and digital projects.
You may also access the full syllabus as a Google Doc.
Assignments teaching students to evaluate, edit, and improve Wikipedia can be valuable opportunities to learn about information literacy, critical thinking, and critical reflection skills, etc. etc.
Wiki Education Site – Official website for the education arm of the Wikimedia Foundation with case studies, sample student work, testimonials, etc.
Wiki Education Dashboard – For educators to plan out their course structure and assignments, links to tutorials, and to track student work for their classes.
Wikipedia Research Guide (M Library) – Includes information on citing Wikipedia pages, how to get started, projects, and how to teach with Wikipedia.
Below is a slide deck used for an in-class introduction a Wikipedia editing assignment to students.
Because of the ever-changing nature of Wikipedia, in general, we recommend not evaluating students based on any number of edits or on the creation of new articles, since the changes can be reverted if the topic is controversial. Instead, we recommend asking students to reflect critically on their experience learning to edit, engaging in the community, and obstacles they encountered in the process.