Digital Humanities, Health, and Life Sciences Pre-Specialization Project

Knowledge

None

Description

This introductory pre-project offers a foundational orientation to the interdisciplinary landscape of the specialization Digital Humanities, Health and Life Sciences. It is designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds who are entering a program that bridges humanities, life sciences, digital technologies, and ethical reflection. The project focuses on fostering a shared vocabulary, outlining the core themes of the curriculum, and guiding students toward self-directed research pathways within the scope of the program. Students are introduced to key domains in digital humanities
and their relevance to societal challenges, including health,
mental well-being, technology ethics, and cultural knowledge systems. They engage with selected readings, interdisciplinary dialogues, and reflective writing tasks, culminating in a short concept paper. The goal is to stimulate intellectual curiosity, build interdisciplinary sensitivity, and support students in aligning their personal interests with the wider aims of the master's program.

Learning objectives

After successfully completing the course, students will be able to

•    Describe the key research areas and methodological orientations in digital humanities with a focus on health and life sciences
•    Reflect critically on the societal and ethical dimen-sions of digital technologies in interdisciplinary contexts 
•    Identify and articulate a preliminary research interest or thematic focus aligned with the master's program
•    Discuss in constructive dialogue with peers from other disciplines and communicate their ideas clearly and concisely

Comment

Content:

•    Introduction to digital humanities and key program themes
•    Interdisciplinary project case studies
•    Core ethical principles in technology and society
•    Reflective writing and critical dialogue
•    Concept paper on personal research focus
•    Peer feedback and discussion