[Air-L] 1st Lagos Summer School in Digital Humanities(LSSDH-2017)

[Tunde Opeibi]

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1st LAGOS SUMMER SCHOOL IN DIGITAL HUMANITIES

                   *(An** International** Workshop in Digital Humanities &
Digital Scholarship)*



*                                                         J**uly 10 – 15,
2017*



*University** of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria*


*Theme:*

*THE **HUMANITIES* *IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY
EXPLORATION OF DIGITAL TOOLS FOR INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT*



*The Digital Humanities Research Unit, University of Lagos, Nigeria,* in
collaboration with *Global Outlook::Digital Humanities (GO::DH) & The
Force11 Future Commons Working Group*, is pleased to announce the programme
of the *1st Lagos Summer School in Digital Humanities (LSSDH-2017)* which
will take place at the University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria from July 10-15,
2017.

LSSDH-2017 is organised to raise and train a new generation of scholars and
researchers in the Humanities in the Global South: that is equipped with
digital tools to conduct cutting-edge research and compete on the global
stage. It also creates a multidisciplinary forum for debates, conversation
and discussion on the role of digital technologies in research, society and
development.



 This 2017 International Workshop in Digital Humanities & Digital
Scholarship focuses primarily on *approaches*, *methods* and *tools* in
Digital Humanities. With renowned experts and scholars drawn from Canada,
USA and Germany, it offers 10 workshop streams designed for doctoral
students, junior scientists and early career scholars and researchers.

It is primarily designed to train and equip beginners in Digital
Humanities, that is, participants without a prior background in the new
field. It also includes lectures, project presentations and roundtable
discussions. Workshop attendees will also have the opportunity to present
their own research and discuss with colleagues and experts how to utilise
different kinds of digital approaches and tools for their research projects.
They will also learn some basic principles in digital scholarship
(scholarly writing).

 Although priority will be given to doctoral students and junior scholars,
the Lagos Summer School in Digital Humanities equally offers training to
anyone willing to explore a range of opportunities in Digital Humanities,
including academics at all career stages, postgraduate students, project
managers, and people who work in IT, libraries, and cultural studies.

*Workshop Topics*



1. A Basic Introduction to Digital Humanities: Concepts and Tools

2. Text Analysis and Lexical Computing: Exploring Digital Tools and Methods

3. Digital Humanities Project Ideation and Development in Africa

4. Basic Programming for the Humanities

5. The Scholarly Commons: Principles and Practices in Digital Scholarship



*Public Lectures*



The Summer Institute provides the space for a lecture to be delivered every
day by experienced scholars and experts. The lecture is directed not only at
the participants of the Summer School but also at other academics, students
and the interested public.



These lectures are designed to provide a theoretical and practical framework
for the exploration and discussion of the relevance and benefits of
Digital Humanities.
The lectures will also present possible windows for collaborations between
the Sciences and the humanities for innovation and development.


*Project **Presentations*



Doctoral students, young scholars and researchers are encouraged to present
their research projects or any ongoing projects related to the theme(s) of
the Summer School/ Digital Humanities. The session also offers a great
opportunity for software developers and corporate organisations to present
their products, software, and applications that are relevant to the
academic, research and policy communities.



This session is also aimed at demonstrating some of the possibilities of
the implementation of technology-based research in the Humanities within
the larger academic and social contexts.



*Round**t**able* *Discussion*



The Summer School will also provide a platform for scholars within the
intersecting disciplines and corporate organisations, i.e. Humanities,
Engineering, Computer Science as well as ICT-based and Telecommunication
companies to discuss important topics and collaborative projects in Digital
Humanities.


*How to apply*

*In order to guarantee a space**, *interested participants should send a
brief personal statement and CV to dhunilag at gmail.com. Applications will be
accepted until 31st May, 2017*.*

Please note that the available limited slots will be allocated on a
first-come-first-served basis by the LOC.  It is also compulsory that you
bring your own device (e.g. Laptop, Tablet) when coming for the workshops.

For more information, email the convener, Tunde Opeibi, ( dhunilag at gmail.com;
bopeibi at unilag.edu.ng ) or  Ayodeji Adedara  (adedejiadedara at gmail.com ) or
Makanjuola Ogunleye( dhunilag at gmail.com; lssdh.unilag at gmail.com ) .

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*MEET OUR SPEAKERS AND RESOURCE PERSONS *

*Keynote Speaker & Lead Workshop Facilitator*

*Professor Dan O’Donnell *

*Department of English and University Library*

* University of Lethbridge, Canada*

*Founding Chair, Global Outlook::Digital Humanities (GO::DH)*

*Vice President, **Force 11* <http://force11.org>



*Other Confirmed International Guest Speakers/Workshop Facilitators*

1. *Professor Ronald J. Stephens*- Purdue University, Indianapolis

2. *Dr Presley Ifukor*- University of Muenster, Germany/Government of
Alberta,     Canada

3. *Dr Paige Morgan* – University of Miami, Florida



*Lead Paper Presenters*

1. *Professor Segun Awonusi*- University of Lagos

2. *Professor Duro Oni*- University of Lagos

3. *Professor Rotimi Taiwo* – Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

4. *Professor Olusoji Ilori*- Faculty of Science, University of Lagos



Further enquiries are available at: www.dhunilag.com

-- 
*'Tunde Opeibi, PhD*

*Associate Professor (New Media Studies & Digital Cultures)*
*Research Professor & Fellow, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation*

*Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany*
*Member, *
*Executive  Board, Global Outlook :: Digital Humanities(GO::DH)*

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*Tel: +234 8033122200*