B5079 - DIGITAL HUMANITIES E DATA MANAGEMENT PER I BENI CULTURALI

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student is familiar with the main theories, methodologies, and techniques belonging to the fields of Digital Humanities and Linked Open Data. Furthermore, they are able to apply the acquired knowledge to represent and manage data in the humanities and to produce, manage, and publish digital resources related to cultural heritage following the principles of open science.

Course contents

The course aims to introduce students to the paradigms of Digital Humanities (DH) and Linked Open Data (LOD). During the course, particular attention will be given to the use of digital tools and methodologies for the proper management of humanities data throughout the entire life cycle of a DH project. Students will acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of the languages, models, tools, and principles necessary to conceive, design, and implement a digital resource, based on FAIR data management (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable), capable of enhancing cultural heritage (literary texts, archival documents, bibliographic material, museum objects, etc.).

Readings/Bibliography

The lecture notes, bibliography, and any other additional materials will be made available to students free of charge on the institutional Virtuale platform; further materials will be uploaded to the course's GitHub repository. Specifically, the bibliography consists of freely accessible texts and web resources, also in English, recommended to students for preparation before, during, and after the lectures.

Attending students:

1. Introduction and chapters 1, 14, 19, 31, and 36 of Schreibman, S., Siemens, R., & Unsworth, J. (Eds.). (2008). A Companion to Digital Humanities. John Wiley & Sons. http://www.digitalhumanities.org/companion/
2. University guidelines for research data management. https://www.unibo.it/it/allegati/Lineeguidaricerca_v4_HR.pdf/@@download/file/Lineeguidaricerca_v4_HR.pdf
3. Guerrini, M., Possemato, T. (2013). Linked data: un nuovo alfabeto del web semantico. JLIS.it. Vol. 4, n. 1. http://www.bibliotecheoggi.it/pdf.php?filepdf=20120300701.pdf
4. Tomasi, F. (2020). Digital Humanities e organizzazione della conoscenza: una pratica di insegnamento nel LODLAM. AIB Studi, 60 (2). https://aibstudi.aib.it/article/download/12068/11652?inline=1
5. Benvenuti, N. (2003). L'importanza dei metadati nella costruzione della rete globale. Bollettino AIB (1992-2011), 43(3), 331-350. http://bollettino.aib.it/article/view/5032
6. Tammaro, A. M. (2017). Data literacy: formare docenti e studenti alla gestione dei dati di ricerca. Biblioteche oggi, 35, 19-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.3302/0392-8586-201707-019-1

Non-attending students:

1. Introduction and chapters 1, 14, 19, 31, and 36 of Schreibman, S., Siemens, R., & Unsworth, J. (Eds.). (2008). A Companion to Digital Humanities. John Wiley & Sons. http://www.digitalhumanities.org/companion/
2. University guidelines for research data management. https://www.unibo.it/it/allegati/Lineeguidaricerca_v4_HR.pdf/@@download/file/Lineeguidaricerca_v4_HR.pdf
3. Dataset: select and organize data. https://www.unibo.it/it/allegati/Scheda_Dataset.pdf/@@download/file/Scheda_Dataset.pdf
4. Research data: types, formats, methods. https://www.unibo.it/it/allegati/Scheda_Datidellaricerca.pdf/@@download/file/Scheda_Datidellaricerca.pdf
5. Copyright and research data. https://www.unibo.it/it/allegati/Scheda_Dirittodautore.pdf/@@download/file/Scheda_Dirittodautore.pdf
6. Managing software. https://www.unibo.it/it/allegati/Scheda_Gestireilsoftware.pdf/@@download/file/Scheda_Gestireilsoftware.pdf
7. Metadata and documentation. https://www.unibo.it/it/allegati/Scheda_Metadati.pdf/@@download/file/Scheda_Metadati.pdf
8. The FAIR principles. https://www.unibo.it/it/allegati/Scheda_PrincipiFAIR.pdf/@@download/file/Scheda_PrincipiFAIR.pdf
9. Repositories for data deposition. https://www.unibo.it/it/allegati/Scheda_Repository.pdf/@@download/file/Scheda_Repository.pdf
10. Respecting privacy in research data management. https://www.unibo.it/it/allegati/Scheda_Rispettodellaprivacy.pdf/@@download/file/Scheda_Rispettodellaprivacy.pdf
11. Using different types of standards. https://www.unibo.it/it/allegati/Scheda_Tipidistandard.pdf/@@download/file/Scheda_Tipidistandard.pdf
12. Guerrini, M., Possemato, T. (2013). Linked data: un nuovo alfabeto del web semantico. JLIS.it. Vol. 4, n. 1. http://www.bibliotecheoggi.it/pdf.php?filepdf=20120300701.pdf
13. Tomasi, F. (2020). Digital Humanities e organizzazione della conoscenza: una pratica di insegnamento nel LODLAM. AIB Studi, 60 (2). https://aibstudi.aib.it/article/download/12068/11652?inline=1
14. Benvenuti, N. (2003). L'importanza dei metadati nella costruzione della rete globale. Bollettino AIB (1992-2011), 43(3), 331-350. http://bollettino.aib.it/article/view/5032
15. Tammaro, A. M. (2017). Data literacy: formare docenti e studenti alla gestione dei dati di ricerca. Biblioteche oggi, 35, 19-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.3302/0392-8586-201707-019-1

Teaching methods

The course will consist of a total of 30 hours of lessons. Through the Virtuale platform and the GitHub repository, the traditional opportunities of blended learning offered by digital tools will be utilized, such as the open sharing of freely available texts, data, and practical examples of what is demonstrated in class.
The lessons will be both theoretical and practical, with exercises in a possible laboratory setting aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills for managing and publishing digital resources in the field of cultural heritage.
Given the practical nature of the course, active and in-person participation by students is recommended.

Assessment methods

The final exam is based on the evaluation of both practical and theoretical activities. Specifically, students will be required to create an original project related to documentary and/or historical-artistic topics, which will be presented during an oral exam (and published on GitHub).
The project will be based on specific guidelines that will be presented and discussed during the course and will be available on Virtuale and in the GitHub repository. Students may work on the project individually or in groups (maximum of 3 people).
The individual contribution of each person and their knowledge of the course topics will be assessed during the oral exam.
The evaluation method will be based on the following criteria:

• Design of a Web digital resource in the field of DH, with particular reference to: ability to choose an appropriate topic for the project; description of the methodological approach (objective of the resource and type of data used) using technical language appropriate to the domain; knowledge of the standards used; completeness of the required levels of the project in relation to the guidelines.
• Creation of a prototype of the designed Web resource, with particular reference to: use of the technologies covered in class; quality of the project's implementation.
  The project (the website) must be published online, and the URL communicated to the instructor by no later than 12:00 PM (noon) on the day before the exam, under penalty of exclusion from the exam.

Based on the score, the following grades will be awarded:

• <50% (negative grade): inadequate preparation in all aspects of the project;
• 51-70% (sufficient grade): acceptable preparation in at least one aspect of the project (score between 18/30 and 23/30);
• 71-90% (positive grade): adequate preparation in all aspects of the project (score between 24/30 and 27/30);
• 91-100% (excellent grade): excellent preparation in all parts of the exam and demonstrates significant critical thinking skills on the topics covered (score between 28/30 and 30/30).

Teaching tools

Lessons take place in a classroom equipped with personal computers connected to the Intranet and the Internet.
Theoretical lessons will always be accompanied by practical sessions. All course materials, including lecture notes and slides, will be made available on Virtuale and in the GitHub repository.

Links to further information

https://github.com/dhdmch/2024-2025

Office hours

See the website of Sebastian Barzaghi