Digital Humanities in precarious times

Volume editor
Mirna Nel
Volume editor
Phil van Schalkwyk
Volume editor
Abiodun Salawu
Volume editor
Gilbert Motsaathebe
Volume editor
Gustav Butler

Synopsis

In a modern and fast-evolving technological world, precarity has become more notable. Digital transformation  has ushered in an era of ‘datafication’, profoundly impacting societies and individuals in such a way that there are emerging complexities and potential vulnerabilities in our interactions with technology. Thus, it is crucial that the Humanities subjects focus on human beings, their culture and values.

This book focuses on the challenges and opportunities experienced in the Digital Humanities. The main thesis of this book is on Digital Humanities in precarious times, while also reporting on topics and research methods in a variety of Humanities subject fields. Digital Humanities is a dynamic multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary field that encompasses a wide array of disciplines, methodologies and approaches. It represents a fusion of computational methods with humanistic inquiry, leveraging technology to explore and analyse various facets of human culture, society and history.

At its core, this field’s nature allows scholars from diverse backgrounds – including literature, history, linguistics, cultural studies and more – to collaborate and engage in innovative research projects that transcend traditional disciplinary boundaries. All the chapters in this book represent a scholarly discourse and provide original research, they are based on different methodologies ranging from an interdisciplinary approach, a philosophical desk study, case studies, qualitative studies and a semi-structured survey.

Chapters

  • Chapter 1
    Constructing the dystopian in digital realms
    Liam R Rothballer
  • Chapter 2
    Digital craftsmanship in South African sculptural practice and the impact of new technologies on fine art and craft
    Jonathan van der Walt
  • Chapter 3
    Digitally-enhanced learning: The adaptation of traditional visual portfolio development practices
    Micaela Scholtz
  • Chapter 4
    Authentic learning in the digital era: How running a digital news site equips students with 21st-century skills
    André Gouws, Marenet Jordaan
  • Chapter 5
    Harnessing digital communication technology to mobilise health awareness
    Adedamola T Akinlade, Eliza M Govender, Elvis Madondo
  • Chapter 6
    Digital curation: Encouraging disciplinary digressions and diversions
    Nina Liebenberg
  • Chapter 7
    A strategic integrated communication framework for child protection organisations in South Africa: The role of digital media
    Annette Degenaar, Lynnette M Fourie

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