Well . . . I think that there are many advantages for digital humanists to be able to code, however I do not believe that it is absolutely crucial to one’s success in this field. I do believe that several… Continue Reading
I’ll start by saying that this topic hits home in a strangely particular way that I think has completely changed the way I look at the intersection of computer science (coding) and the humanities. I am a CS major but… Continue Reading
This may fall into the pro-coding side or the rejects-the-premise side, but honestly I think a binary “coder vs non-coder” mindset isn’t helpful here. No, most people involved in the digital humanities <i>need</i> to know how to code, especially to… Continue Reading
Since the premise uses the word “should” rather than “must,” then I’ll go right ahead and declare that humanities students should learn to code. I assume most students are probably required to learn math at some point in their K-12… Continue Reading
“While programming will indeed usefully equip one better to understand computer scientific discourses, it should NOT be taken as the necessary precondition to engaging with the computer sciences and all who consider themselves scholars of the humanities should realize that… Continue Reading
“Many of us in the humanities think our colleagues across the campus in the computer-science department spend most of their time debugging software. This is no more true than the notion that English professors spend most of their time correcting… Continue Reading
“Such an education is essential if we are to cultivate critically informed citizens — not just because computers offer new worlds to explore, but because they offer endless vistas in which to see our own world reflected.” Matthew Kirschenbaum, “Hello… Continue Reading
Should all humanities students learn to code? No, programming should not be mandatory. Will humanities students benefit tremendously from learning to code? Definitely. Computers should not be black boxes but rather understood as engines for creating powerful and persuasive models… Continue Reading
Coding is an invaluable skill in our increasingly digital and technology-driven world, but it should not be a requirement or even an expectation for those in the humanities. When I first considered the argument of whether or not humanities students… Continue Reading
