Culture and ethics meets tech: UCLA debuts country’s first bachelor’s in digital humanities
Summary
UCLA is starting the country’s first bachelor’s degree program in digital humanities this fall. This program mixes traditional subjects like history and literature with technology skills such as coding and data analysis, focusing on how new technology affects culture and human behavior.Key Facts
- UCLA’s digital humanities bachelor’s degree begins in fall 2024.
- The major combines humanities subjects with technology tools like coding, 3D mapping, and data visualization.
- The program teaches ethical use of new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).
- Students learn how AI can create misleading information and biases.
- Digital humanities has been taught at UCLA for over 20 years and is the second most popular minor on campus.
- Around 750 students took digital humanities courses last year; about 40 to 100 may choose it as a major.
- The department starts with 23 faculty and 4 staff, but UCLA has a current hiring freeze.
- Internships will be offered with museums like the Wende Museum to provide real-world experience.
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