Digital Humanities & Persianate Studies

Service Description

About the course The Digital Humanities and Persianate Studies Bootcamp builds on the instructor’s previous lecture: “Persianate Studies: Research Institutions, Reference Works, and Digital Sources.” The bootcamp offers a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of these themes in greater depth. Designed for students and researchers interested in digitalizing the study of Persianate history, literature, and culture; the course introduces key reference works, institutional resources, and online databases while also training participants in essential digital tools and research strategies. Through practical exercises and guided projects, learners will gain the skills needed to navigate, analyze, and curate Persianate sources in the digital realm. By the end of the bootcamp, participants will not only be familiar with the core infrastructures of Persianate Studies but also be equipped to integrate digital humanities approaches into their own research. ​ Content of the course Week One: General Points ​ Week Two: Libraries ​ Week Three: Libraries ​ Week Four: Research Centers and Think Tanks ​ Week Five: Websites and Databases ​ Week Six: Websites and Databases ​ Week Seven: Websites and Databases ​ Week Eight: Websites and Databases ​ Week Nine: Websites and Databases ​ Week Ten: Social Networks and Media ​ Week Eleven: Reference Works ​ Week Twelve: Conclusion and the Path Forward ​​ Course Details Schedule: Tuesdays, 23 June - 8 September, 2026 Time: 9:00–10:00 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:00 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:00 PM (Central European) Format: 12 Online sessions Tuition: $300 (payable in installments) ​​ Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollees. ​ Registered participants will receive full access to recorded session videos and all course materials. ​​​ Registration link: https://forms.gle/LLmHevpx1mvyjXhG6