Reflection on Digital Humanities Teaching in a German University's Chinese Studies Classroom

Jia Xie; Shimin Zhang; Xiaojie Chang

doi:10.47297/wspctWSP2515-470213.20240802

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Reflection on Digital Humanities Teaching in a German University's Chinese Studies Classroom

Volume 8, Issue 2

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Reflection on Digital Humanities Teaching in a German University's Chinese Studies Classroom
Reflection on Digital Humanities Teaching in a German University's Chinese Studies Classroom
The University of Heidelberg
Vol. 8, Issue 2, Pages: 121-131(2024)
Published： 11 December 2024 ，
DOI：10.47297/wspctWSP2515-470213.20240802
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Xie Jia,Zhang Shimin,Chang Xiaojie.Reflection on Digital Humanities Teaching in a German University's Chinese Studies Classroom[J].Critical Theory,2024,08(02):121-131.
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Xie Jia,Zhang Shimin,Chang Xiaojie.Reflection on Digital Humanities Teaching in a German University's Chinese Studies Classroom[J].Critical Theory,2024,08(02):121-131. DOI： 10.47297/wspctWSP2515-470213.20240802.

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Abstract

As Digital Humanities (DH) Teaching has increasing significance in the field of Chinese Studies

the three authors lectured in the course "Digital Humanities Methods of Literary and Cultural Research for Sinologists" at the University of Heidelberg. The course caters to students of both the Master in Transcultural Studies program of the Centre for Asian and Transcultural Studies (CATS) and the "Continuing Education Program 'Digital Humanities'" program of the Heidelberg Center for Digital Humanities (HCDH). The course aims at preparing students of Chinese Studies with DH concepts

methods

and paradigms for their current and future research on materials and sources of Chinese. With a focus on literary and cultural analysis

the course consists of six modules covering topics of DH concepts

data management

distant reading

DH infrastructure

Computer-assisted translation

and critical reflection. This paper documents the design

practice

and challenges of teaching

wishing to offer first-hand experience and reflection to peers endeavor to such practice in international universities. Upon the three lecturers' teaching experience in the 22/23 winter semester and feedback from students

this paper reflects on the specific issues in integrating DH into the Chinese studies curriculums for overseas students

wishing to provide a practical reference for DH teaching not only in the field Chinese Studies but also in area studies and transcultural studies with a global scope.

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Digital HumanitiesChinese StudiesLiterary and Cultural ResearchDH methodsDH Teaching

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