Digital Literacy in the Humanities and Social Sciences

lfial1156  2024-2025  Louvain-la-Neuve

Digital Literacy in the Humanities and Social Sciences
5.00 credits
15.0 h + 15.0 h
Q1
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Teacher(s)
Bertrand Paul;
Language
French
Main themes
The theoretical course covers the main concepts of computing and digital technology, and examines the challenges posed by digital technology in the humanities and social sciences. It specifically addresses the following aspects:
  • Introduction to hardware architecture and the main categories of computer software;
  • Presentation of the main families of computer techniques and tools useful for data processing in the humanities and social sciences
  • Main concepts and issues relating to data formatting and representation
  • Elements of networks and information circulation, including issues related to digital identity.
Practical work enables students to familiarize themselves with the use of basic tools, adopting best practices for processing large text files, using spreadsheets, image processing, etc.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Understand and analyzing sources: 
  • Browse, search, filter, evaluate and manage digital data, information and content.
  • Understand and evaluate the intellectual property aspects (copyright and licensing) of digital data.
 
2 Become autonomous and responsible in your training:
  • Be able to work individually or collectively and collaboratively, including using digital tools.
  • Managing idgital identity.
  • Identifying needs and technological responses.
 
3 Learning outcomes specific to the teaching unit:
  • Master the formal aspects of digital document creation (file formats, data formats, distribution licenses, etc.).
 
Content
The course "Digital Culture in the Humanities and Social Sciences" aims to raise students' awareness of digital culture in relation to the disciplines taught in FIAL: mainly history, art history and archaeology, literature, and languages.
During these classes, the focus will be on:
  • Introducing students to the functions and concepts of computer science and the challenges (technical, legal, social) posed by digital technology, both in general and within their specific disciplines;
  • Familiarizing them with basic office software;
  • Exploring the possibilities offered by digital technology for documentary research and information processing in their respective fields;
  • Understanding the challenges and technical foundations of emerging digital tools, such as AI.
These lessons will combine theoretical elements with practical work.
 
 
Teaching methods
  • Theoretical course
  • Practical sessions in the information technology pool;
 
Evaluation methods
The final mark (/20) will be distributed as follows:
- theoretical section: 10 points (written exam)
  • January session: Continuous assessment (in-class test)
  • Other sessions: written exam during the sessions
- practical section: 10 points  
  • January session: Continuous assessment (tests, assignment)
  • Other sessions: exam at the computer workstation, assignment
-  If a student fails the overall grade, only the failed parts (1.theoretical part / 2. tests / 3.assignment) are re-submitted in the 2d or 3rd sessions. However, if a student wishes to improve his/her grade and re-present a successful part, he/she may notify the teaching team.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) must be used responsibly and in accordance with academic and scientific integrity practices. Scientific integrity requires citing one's sources; therefore, the use of AI must always be disclosed. The use of artificial intelligence for tasks where it is explicitly prohibited will be considered a case of cheating.
Other information
Nil.
Faculty or entity
> FIAL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Minor in Linguistics (only available for reenrolment)
MINLING
3
Minor in History
MINHIST
3
Bachelor in History
HIST1BA
5