Coding for the Humanities: Multiple Integrated Sessions

• In-person event
• 252A, MacOdrum Library, Carleton University
• 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6

This series of workshops introduces humanities scholars to coding in the humanities. The suite of workshops covers the following topics:

1. Computing basics, including using the command line, Virtual Studio Code, and Git.
2. Python I: Fundamentals
3. Python II: Advanced fundamentals
4. Python III: Libraries
5. Case study: Python for literature reviews
6. Troubleshooting: Errors and searches for code

Each of these workshops introduces a core topic for those interested in computational methods for the humanities and provides opportunities to apply the ideas and techniques discussed.

Learning outcomes:

1. Setup Windows or Mac system to meet workshop technical requirements.
2. Write some basic commands to access files from their desktop/laptop directory.
3. Identify the benefits of using Python for certain humanistic research problems.
4. Import a CSV from Omni (Library discovery tool) into Python and then use pandas and NLTK to analyze the data in the CSV file.

The workshops will run on the following dates and times. These sessions are in person only.

ML252A MacOdrum Library

• Wednesday, June 4, 2025·
• Wednesday, June 11, 2025·
• Wednesday, June 18, 2025·
• Wednesday, June 25, 2025
• Wednesday, July 2, 2025
• Wednesday, July 9, 2025
• Wednesday, July 16, 2025

All sessions are held from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Workshop leaders:

Martha Attridge Bufton, Interdisciplinary Studies Librarian, Carleton University Library

Chantal Brousseau, Frontend Developer, Transkribus

Please note: because this session is not taking place during the Fall or Winter terms, it cannot count toward paid pedagogical training hours for those working as TAs.

REGISTER FOR ALL WORKSHOPS BELOW (registration per workshop not required)