Learning Objectives and Methods
Intended Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand the key principles behind knowledge organisation systems in the context of cultural heritage and digital humanities research;
- Understand the pros and cons of professional, collaborative (non-professional) and automatic subject indexing in this context;
- Understand the role of the search interface in subject access;
- Develop knowledge organisation skill sets;
- Identify the most appropriate knowledge organisation system and type of subject indexing, or any combination thereof, for a given challenge in the humanities/heritage context;
- Identify which search interface functionalities need to be implemented for optimal subject access;
- Apply appropriate knowledge organisation approaches to help tackle global challenges from a humanities/heritage perspective;
- Develop strategies for implementing a good combination of knowledge organisation approaches and systems, including subject access functionalities at the level of the interface.
This course consists of a variety of learning modalities that will introduce you to knowledge organisation systems and knowledge organisation practices with a focus on cultural heritage and the humanities. The course consists of text, videos, and interactive elements (quizzes), a timeline, and extensive further reading to guide you through these topics. This is a self-paced course designed to be delivered asynchronously. Case studies and scenarios from cultural heritage and related fields enable you to put into practice the theoretical concepts and best practices explored. No additional software is required to take this course, other than those freely available through our website.
Last modified: Monday, 15 May 2023, 11:45 AM