PhD in American Studies - Digital American Studies in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Digital American Studies provides innovative approaches to examining digital technology's impact on American communities, cultures, artistic expressions, historical narratives, and our methods of interaction with them. Through Digital American Studies, faculty and students at all levels explore digital techniques for analyzing extensive archives, conducting detailed examinations of texts and artworks, and presenting research in engaging, thought-provoking public formats. The American Studies graduate program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration in digital humanities, bridging technology and the humanities through diverse projects—from creating digital archives and exhibitions to extracting insights from complex datasets. The department partners with the Digital Innovation Lab (DIL) to offer graduate-level digital humanities courses. AMST 850 (Digital Humanities Practicum) merges hands-on work on public digital projects with critical discussions about their theoretical foundations, with the next session scheduled for fall 2015. Prospective participants can reach out to Professor Robert Allen, DIL Director. Additionally, AMST 840 (Digital Humanities/Digital American Studies) enables graduate students to employ digital humanities methodologies within American Studies research.