Interdisciplinary Minor
College of Letters and Science
212 Royce Hall
Box 951539
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1539
Digital Humanities
310-825-1147
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The Digital Humanities minor is an interdisciplinary minor that studies the foundations and futures of the digital world. Digital humanities interprets the cultural and social impact of the new information age as well as creates and applies new technologies to answer cultural, social, and historical questions, both those traditionally conceived and those enabled by new technologies. The interdisciplinary curriculum draws on faculty members from more than 15 departments, five schools, and three research centers at UCLA. It places project-based learning at the heart of the curriculum, with students working in collaborative teams to realize digital research projects with real-world applications. Students use tools and methodologies such as three-dimensional visualization, data mining, network analysis, and digital mapping to conceptualize and advance research projects. Students have the opportunity to make significant contributions to scholarship in fields ranging from archaeology and architecture to history and literature. By preparing students to be active participants in the design and production of new knowledge, the minor emphasizes the critical thinking skills, creativity, and collaborative methodologies necessary for success in the digital information age.
