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Shakespeare on the Big Screen: A Digital Representation by the Initiative for Digital Humanities, Media and Culture

March 10, 2016 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST

Free
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A bibliographical presentation showcasing innovative digital tools available to further examine and study Early Modern texts. The presentation will also examine the ways in which digital tools can illuminate the history of the history of textual editing which led to the readings of Shakespeare’s plays as we know them today. The full schedule is listed below.

The presentations will be led by faculty from the Texas A&M University Initiative for Digital Humanities, Media, and Culture (IDHMC) as they implement their recently launched Humanities Visualization Space, a 17×6 foot wall of screens designed for displaying Humanities data.

This event is made possible through the generous support of the Initiative for Digital Humanities, Media, and Culture.

 

11:00 A.M.

LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space

Welcome to First Folio Events, Kevin O’Sullivan

 

11:05 A.M.

LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space

Shakespeare on the Big Screen, Laura Mandell

Dr. Mandell will display high quality images of Shakespeare’s First Folio, discuss the history of editing Shakespeare during the eighteenth century, present digital editions and other resources that are currently available, and then will show some data mining techniques on Shakespeare’s plays.

 

11:35 A.M.

LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space

Questions and Exploration – feel free to drop in

LAAH 448

Refreshments in the IDHMC Lounge, all are welcome

Feel free to wander back and forth between the HVS and the Lounge

 

12:00 Noon

LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space

Welcome to First Folio Events, Laura Estill

 

12:05 P.M.

LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space

Dr. Mandell will display high quality images of Shakespeare’s First Folio, discuss the history of editing Shakespeare during the eighteenth century, present digital editions and other resources that are currently available, and then will show some data mining techniques on Shakespeare’s plays.

 

12:35 P.M.

LAAH 433 – The Humanities Visualization Space

Questions and Exploration – feel free to drop in

LAAH 448

Refreshments in the IDHMC Lounge, all are welcome

Feel free to wander back and forth between the HVS and the Lounge

Details

Date:
March 10, 2016
Time:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

LAAH 433 (Humanities Visualization Space)
349 Spence St
College Station, TX 77840 United States
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