Intro to Text Analytics with Python

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

Explore the power of understanding textual data with the aid of the Python programming language. Students will acquire essential skills to analyze and visualize text data, as well as develop a new breadth of knowledge in an increasingly important domain that provides new, innovative solutions to traditional humanities problems. This course will blend traditional methods of studying texts alongside the most popular coding language used in the digital humanities in a non-intimidating and inclusive environment. No prior programming experience required. Coding activities will be heavily based on real humanities data sets for immediate, immersive, and practical skill building.