Spatial Humanities Workshop by Lincoln Mullen.
From the webpage:
Scholars in the humanities have long paid attention to maps and space, but in recent years new technologies have created a resurgence of interest in the spatial humanities. This workshop will introduce participants to the following subjects:
- how mapping and spatial analysis are being used in humanities disciplines
- how to find, create, and manipulate spatial data
- how to create historical layers on interactive maps
- how to create data-driven maps
- how to tell stories and craft arguments with maps
- how to create deep maps of places
- how to create web maps in a programming language
- how to use a variety of mapping tools
- how to create lightweight and semester-long mapping assignments
The seminar will emphasize the hands-on learning of these skills. Each day we will pay special attention to preparing lesson plans for teaching the spatial humanities to students. The aim is to prepare scholars to be able to teach the spatial humanities in their courses and to be able to use maps and spatial analysis in their own research.
Ahem, the one thing Larry forgets to mention is that he is a major player in spatial humanities. His homepage is an amazing place.
The seminar materials don’t disappoint. It would be better to be at the workshop but in lieu of attending, working through these materials will leave you well grounded in spatial humanities.