Certificate Programme in Digital Humanities and Mythological Traditions

About this Podcast

HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we have a special guest who's here to discuss an exciting course that combines digital humanities with mythological traditions. Could you please introduce yourself? GUEST: Hello, I'm Dr. Sophia Smith, a professor of digital humanities and mythology at the University of Digital Culture. HOST: That sounds fascinating! Can you tell us more about this intersection of technology and ancient narratives? GUEST: Absolutely! The course explores how cutting-edge digital tools can help us analyze and understand myths, legends, and folklore in new ways. HOST: How does the program equip students with skills for applying computational tools to mythological studies? GUEST: We provide hands-on training in text analysis, data visualization, and network analysis. Students learn to use these tools to uncover hidden patterns and insights in ancient texts. HOST: What are some current trends in the field of digital humanities that are particularly relevant to mythological traditions? GUEST: There's growing interest in using virtual reality and augmented reality to bring ancient narratives to life. This allows scholars and enthusiasts alike to explore myths in immersive, interactive ways. HOST: Are there any challenges faced when applying digital methods to mythological studies? GUEST: One challenge is dealing with incomplete or inconsistent data. Many ancient texts have missing parts or conflicting versions. But this is also where digital tools can help, by allowing us to compare and contrast different versions more easily. HOST: Where do you see the future of digital humanities and mythological traditions heading? GUEST: I believe we'll see even more integration of digital tools into traditional humanities research. This will open up new possibilities for discovery and interpretation. HOST: That's incredibly exciting! Thank you, Dr. Sophia Smith, for sharing your insights about the Certificate Programme in Digital Humanities and Mythological Traditions. It's clear that this course offers a unique opportunity for students to explore ancient narratives through a modern lens. GUEST: Thank you for having me. It's been a pleasure discussing this topic with you.