Decolonial Digital Humanities

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines how digital humanities methodologies can reinforce or challenge colonial legacies while contributing to decolonization through ethical, critical frameworks. Integrating perspectives from Decolonial Studies, Black Feminist Studies, Indigenous Studies, Cultural Studies, and Environmental Studies, students will learn to critique and create digital storytelling projects through decolonial lenses. The course introduces digital humanities tools such as text mining, structured data analysis, and visualization, emphasizing technical skills and critical literacy. No prior experience with digital humanities is required, but basic computing competency is expected.