Introduction to Digital Humanities Offered in Spring 2026

In the spring semester, Introduction to Digital Humanities (WLLC 30603-002 / WLLC 5750V-004) will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 3:15 p.m. This course will be taught by Maria Teodora Comsa, interim director of the World Languages and Digital Humanities Studio and teaching assistant professor of French. Comsa has been a practitioner of digital humanities for more than a decade, has published in the field and is involved in digital humanities (DH) projects for her research and teaching. 

Introduction to Digital Humanities will offer insights on how technology has transformed humanities learning and research. In a world driven by big data and artificial intelligence (AI), what digital skills will set students apart? 

In this course, students will engage with the methods, tools and history of the DH field. They will learn how to access and create digital archives, uncover secrets of data collecting and structuring, master cutting-edge tools for spatial and textual analysis, and reveal hidden connections through network analysis. Students will also reflect critically on the way AI is changing humanities research and shaping the future of learning. By the end of the semester, students will gain hands-on experience with multiple DH tools and will build their own digital humanities projects. 

This course will be taught in English and is open to both graduate and undergraduate students. No previous experience with digital humanities is required. Students are encouraged to enroll now via Workday Student. 

Course Code: WLLC 30603-002 / WLLC 5750V-004 
Course Title: Introduction to Digital Humanities 
Instructor: Maria Teodora Comsa 
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays 
Time: 2 - 3:15 p.m.  

For more information on this course, please contact Comsa at mcomsa@uark.edu.