School of Arts and Humanities
Dr Ashok Thorat
Director, Institute of Advanced Studies in English, Pune
I visited CHRIST University, Lavasa Campus in order to interact with the faculty and students, mainly from the humanities, on the emerging discipline of Digital Humanities. I found both the students and teachers quite inquisitive and probing. I faced a lot of quality questions and enjoyed replying to all. The administration and the host department were quite cordial and
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Sharanya Ghosh
Doctoral Researcher, IIT Jodhpur, Rajasthan
I conducted two sessions with the faculty members and newly admitted students of the MA in English with Digital Humanities (MA EDH) programme at Christ University Lavasa. The first, on digital tools for creative writing, engaged faculty members, emphasizing open, AI-driven resources for improved classroom interaction. The second session was jointly conducted with my colleague at IIT Jodhpur where
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Dr Shanmugapriya T
Postdoctoral Scholar, Digital Humanities University of Toronto
I thoroughly enjoyed delivering a lecture on 'An Introduction to Text Mining' at Christ University. The MA in English in Digital Humanities at Christ is a promising program that reflects the needs of contemporary digital society and culture. The integration of DH in academic programs not only prepares students for the evolving landscape of the digital era but also
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Digangana Chanda
MA ENGLISH
I find that the course extends beyond the conventional boundaries of Humanities studies, making it highly relevant to modern societal and professional contexts. The inventive curriculum design has pushed me beyond mere theoretical learning, involving me through diverse methods like storymapping and daily blog assignments, ensuring my continuous participation. I have been fortunate enough to be able to
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Kareena Mathew
MA ENGLISH
The course seamlessly blends English literature with digital tools, providing a deep understanding of both traditional literary concepts and modern digital methodologies. I have understood complex subjects through the incorporation of CIAs, which was simplified by infusing them with creative elements. Through tasks like multimedia presentations and digital storytelling, the program ensures that I, not only grasp
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