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Rita Singer deposited Introduction [‘Minoritised Languages and Travel’ special collection] in the group
Global & Transnational Studies on Humanities Commons 2 years, 6 months agoThis introduction to the MLO special issue “Minoritised Languages and Travel” provides an overview of the pieces in this collection in context with historical travel accounts in German about nineteenth-century Wales.
The contributions in this collection lay bare frictions between traveller and travelee as well as the inherent instability of soc…[Read more]
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Ian Willis deposited Menangle School of Arts hall, the heart of a village, under redevelopment in the group
Place Studies on Humanities Commons 2 years, 6 months agoIn 2022 the Wollondilly Shire Local Planning Panel approved the demolition and reconstruction of the Menangle Community Hall. The Menangle Community Association originally lodged the Development Application with Wollondilly Shire Council in July 2021. The Menangle Community Association originally is managing the Menangle School of Arts project.…[Read more]
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John Edward Martin started the topic Job posting: Assoc. Dean for Public Services at University of N. Texas Libraries in the discussion
Library & Information Science on Humanities Commons 2 years, 6 months agoLooking for an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment at a Tier One Research University? The University of North Texas Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), is seeking an Associate Dean for Public Services to lead an innovative group of staff and faculty librarians. You’ll be joining a pioneering tea…[Read more]
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Luis Ernesto Paz Enrique deposited Servicios de información y comunicación diseñados a la medida para la inclusión social in the group
Library & Information Science on Humanities Commons 2 years, 6 months agoLos procesos de enseñanza e investigación científica requieren fuentes y servicios de información actualizados. La Dirección de Información y Documentación Científico Técnica de la Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de Las Villas, Cuba; ha identificado como problemática la existencia de escasos servicios de información que satisfagan las necesidade…[Read more]
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Luis Ernesto Paz Enrique deposited Arguments from authority and fallacy ad verecundiam: perspectives on the construction and socialization of science in the group
Library & Information Science on Humanities Commons 2 years, 6 months agoLogic as a philosophical discipline underwent a radical change from the argumentative perspective of the new rhetoric. This approach, although it had already been approached theoretically and epistemologically, did not take off until the publication of the text Perelman and Lucie Olbrechts-Tyteca. This led to the division of logic into two areas:…[Read more]
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Steve McCarty deposited Translation Issues in the Rapid Transmission of Esoteric Buddhism from India to China to Japan in the group
Global & Transnational Studies on Humanities Commons 2 years, 6 months agoThree consecutive patriarchs of Esoteric Buddhism were Amoghavajra of India, Huiguo of China, and Kūkai of Japan. This paper foregrounds the usually taken-for-granted but vital historical role of language education and translation in the international spread of religion and culture. There had to be sufficiently educated bilingual or multilingual…[Read more]
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Benedict Okundaye deposited The Intra-Covid Renaissance: Envisioning Resilient Urban Neighbour- ‘Wood’ in the group
Place Studies on Humanities Commons 2 years, 6 months agoThe focus of this study is on the influence of urban ‘woods’ on people’s quality of life in disadvantaged neighbourhoods investigated via the lens of architecture in a Sub-Saharan metropolis. The new intra-Covid Urban Agenda acknowledges that current urban and state-wide resilience management plans, policies, and practices of neighbourhood are…[Read more]
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Hélène Huet started the topic FLDH 2023 Webinar Series: August Webinars in the discussion
Library & Information Science on Humanities Commons 2 years, 6 months agoJoin the Florida Digital Humanities Consortium this August for the following webinars:
Curaduría de datos y narrativas geoespaciales sobre redes de intercambio y comercio indígena en la región del Orinoco, siglos XV al XVIII
Friday, August 4, 2 p.m EDT
Dr. Maria José Afanador-Llach, Assistant Professor in Digital Hum…[Read more]
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Hélène Huet started the topic FLDH 2023 Webinar Series: August Webinars in the discussion
Digital Humanists on Humanities Commons 2 years, 6 months agoJoin the Florida Digital Humanities Consortium this August for the following webinars:
Curaduría de datos y narrativas geoespaciales sobre redes de intercambio y comercio indígena en la región del Orinoco, siglos XV al XVIII
Friday, August 4, 2 p.m EDT
Dr. Maria José Afanador-Llach, Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities, Uni…[Read more]
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Kristen Mapes deposited Learning from the Experts On-Site: A Short Term Digital Humanities Study Abroad Framework in the group
Digital Humanists on Humanities Commons 2 years, 7 months agoThis poster presents a digital humanities study abroad program that brings undergraduate students to the UK to explore the intersections of technology, humanities, and the arts. Over four weeks, the students meet with curators, DH practitioners, and creatives. In addition to connecting students with professionals in the cultural heritage sector,…[Read more]
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Jennifer Andrella started the topic Save the Date! Global Digital Humanities Symposium: March 18-23, 2024 in the discussion
Digital Humanists on Humanities Commons 2 years, 7 months agoThe Global Digital Humanities Symposium Planning Committee is pleased to announce that the 9th annual Symposium will take place virtually March 18-20 and in-person March 22-23, 2024. This virtual event will take place as half-day sessions synchronously over three days. The in-person event will include a full day of (livestreamed) programming plus…[Read more]
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Ian Willis deposited Activation of Campbelltown’s public spaces using public art in the group
Place Studies on Humanities Commons 2 years, 7 months agoPublic art at Campbelltown has been used to lift and invigorate run-down parts of the city centre. The City Council has commissioned murals to brighten otherwise dull streets and laneways.
The city has effectively adopted the definition of public art from the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. This position states that public art is ‘an…[Read more] -
Jennifer Jordan started the topic Humanities Librarian Opening in New Mexico in the discussion
Library & Information Science on Humanities Commons 2 years, 7 months agoCome work in beautiful New Mexico. There’s a new job opportunity (just opened today) for a Humanities Librarian within the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico. Three hundred days of sunshine. Plus the people are awesome.
Details are listed below, including contact information.
Job Title: Humanities…[Read more]
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Jennifer Jordan started the topic Humanities Librarian Opening (Digital Humanities would be a great addition) in the discussion
Digital Humanists on Humanities Commons 2 years, 7 months agoThere’s a new job opportunity for a Humanities Librarian within the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences at the University of New Mexico. We would love someone who knows about Digital Humanities.
Three hundred days of sunshine makes up for the starting wage (which can be negotiated, I am pretty sure). Plus, we’re all poor, so you…[Read more]
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Ian Willis deposited The Burragorang Valley, a lost Gothic fantasy in the group
Place Studies on Humanities Commons 2 years, 7 months agoThe Burragorang Valley is one of those lost places that people fondly remember from the past. A place of imagination and dreaming where former residents fondly re-tell stories from their youth. These places create potent memories and nostalgia for many people and continue to be places of interest. They are localities of myths and legends and…[Read more]
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Luis Ernesto Paz Enrique deposited Internacionalización curricular para la especialización en edición científica por parte del profesional de la información en Cuba in the group
Library & Information Science on Humanities Commons 2 years, 7 months agoEl profesional de la información actualmente ha sido ampliamente demandado para la gestión de revistas, la evaluación de la ciencia y la actividad científica. En Cuba la formación del profesional de la información se realiza en cuatro centros de educación superior dentro de los que se encuentra la Universidad Central “Marta Abreu” de Las Villas…[Read more]
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Ian Willis deposited National Herbarium at ABG wins architecture gong in the group
Place Studies on Humanities Commons 2 years, 7 months agoThe National Herbarium of New South Wales wins the AILA 2023 NSW Australian Institute of Landscape Architects Awards in the category of Health & Education. Designed by Australian architects and design studio Architectus the building was inspired by the seed pod of the waratah, the floral symbol of NSW. This is one of the newest facilities at…[Read more]
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Samuel Adu-Gyamfi deposited Indigenous systems of forest conservation: a tool for traditional medical practices in Akyem Abuakwa traditional area of Ghana in the group
Digital Humanists on Humanities Commons 2 years, 7 months agoForest conservation is a very important concept across the world. It is not only crucial for climate change but also very critical for the survival of humanity. In Africa, forests have always been an important aspect of nature that is regarded with uttermost reverence and
care. Importantly, discussions on health, healthcare, culture, economics…[Read more] -
Luis Ernesto Paz Enrique deposited Argumentos de autoridad y falacias ad verecundiam: perspectivas en la construcción y socialización de la ciencia in the group
Library & Information Science on Humanities Commons 2 years, 7 months agoLos argumentos de autoridad se basan en la idea de que una fuente de autoridad tiene un conocimiento especializado y confiable sobre un tema en particular. Este tipo de argumento busca establecer la validez de una afirmación o conclusión a través de la citación de una fuente de autoridad reconocida. Por ejemplo, en la ciencia, se utilizan arg…[Read more]
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Ted Underwood deposited Culture, Theory, Data: An Introduction in the group
Digital Humanists on Humanities Commons 2 years, 7 months agoThe introduction to a special issue of New Literary History titled “Culture, Theory, Data,” which explores the consequences of computation for cultural theory—and vice-versa.
The introduction begins by explaining how we came to a historical juncture where “culture” and “data” seem to be opposed terms. Then it offers some reasons for believing t…[Read more]
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