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MP JAVEIR H.

GET TO KNOW ME:

I am Javeir Henry, a writer who has a deep appreciation for poetry and the beauty of sunsets. I am currently enrolled in the Literatures in English program at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. I also love fashion, going to new restaurants, traveling, listening to music, and taking pictures.

I am pursuing this course, Creative Non-Fiction and Digital Media, because I find it intriguing how rapid technology advances and I want to remain up-to-date within this digital age. My focus for this course is to improve my research skills and gain knowledge on how to utilize various digital platforms effectively. With hopes of using my creative skills, I am certain that I will be able to successfully create informative and insightful blogs!

For my first submission, I will delve into the work of Associate Professor of English and Digital Humanities at The Graduate Center, Matthew Gold, where he expressed his views on “The Digital Humanities Moment.”

What is Digital Humanities💭?

Image source: https://www.gc.cuny.edu/people/matthew-k-gold

According to Gold, digital humanities have been rapidly transforming and evolving from being “the next big thing” to becoming “the thing” due to various advancements across the globe by federal agencies and charitable foundations.  Additionally, he argues that the growth of digital humanities are as a result of new pedagogical activities, new research methods and also key elements of academic ecosystem.Consequently, Gold states that durig crucial times, digital humanities significantly affects scholastic principles or practices. Furthermore, he acknowledges how useful and helpful digital humanities are as well as its contributions to academia and poses a threat to scholars and scientists who actively participated in “digital humanities” before it was given that name. Moreover, conflict emerged between the digital humanities communities as some individuals viewed digital tools as helpful whilst others considered it to be a “political destructive source” that will greatly affect academic life.

In conclusion, Gold’s analysis highlights the rapid transformation of digital humanities from a promising concept to a pivotal force in academia. This evolution has been fueled by support from federal agencies and charitable foundations, along with the integration of new pedagogical approaches and research methods. Digital humanities now play a significant role in reshaping scholarly principles and practices. Gold acknowledges their immense value and contributions to academia but also notes the tensions and conflicts within the digital humanities community, where some see digital tools as beneficial while others view them as potentially disruptive to academic life.