[Afridig] CFP: DIGITAL HUMANITIES CONFERENCE 2022_THEME: DIGITAL HUMANITIES IN PRECARIOUS TIMES

Annemi Conradie-Chetty conradieannemi at gmail.com
Thu Jul 28 11:37:00 SAST 2022 

Good afternoon,

The NWU Faculty of Humanities is hosting a conference on the theme ‘Digital
Humanities in Precarious Times’, taking place in November, 2022.

Would you kindly share the Call for Participation with colleagues at WISER?
Details about the theme, abstract deadline and contacts for enquiries are
provided below.

best regards
Annemi Conradie-Chetty, North-West University.














The Faculty of Humanities at North-West University, South Africa, is
pleased to announce its first conference on *digital humanities (DH) in
precarious times.* DH is both an academic field and a community of practice
which has been evolving over the past decades. It is characteristically
concerned with the application of computational tools and methods to
traditional humanities studies such as linguistics, literature, music,
history, philosophy, etc. Advances in technology have led to more
sophisticated computing power that have ushered in novel DH methodologies.
DH involves inter and cross disciplinary collaboration between *many
scientists*, that bring together plurality of methodologies, critical and
reflexive approaches, and the disruption of traditional practices of doing
scientific research that is driven by the use of novel and fast evolving
digital technologies.

*AIM OF THE CONFERENCE *

The aim of the conference is to bring together scholars from different
fields of study in the humanities to report on research and practice
related to digital humanities. The development of digital humanities is
especially important in a precarious world where technology can enhance
living or exclude the disadvantaged. Thus, human skills such as creativity,
innovation, adaptability, empathy, integrity and imagination are
quintessential to ensure that everyone reaps the advantages of a digital
world.

*Important note: *Research submitted for this conference must have an
emphasis on either the impact of digitalisation on humanity or how humanity
influences the development of digitalisation. Thus, research or practice
that only reports on the technical aspects of digitalisation will not be
considered.

*SUMMER SCHOOL*

In addition to the conference, a summer school will be organized, taking
place before the conference. This summer school will consist of several
courses covering a range of topics related to DH. The courses are generally
accessible to people new to the field of DH. More information on the
contents of the summer school will be made available soon.

*INVITATION TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS*

We invite researchers and practitioners to submit abstracts for virtual and
face-to-face paper presentations and posters.

Unfortunately, space is limited and therefore only 200 attendants can be
accommodated at the venue for the main conference.

Abstracts should not be more than 300 words and must include the following
detail:

   - Title of presentation
   - Indicate relevant conference sub-theme
   - Titles, surnames and names of authors
   - Institution
   - Country
   - Corresponding author’s telephone number and email address
   - Type of presentation


   - Virtual paper
   - Face-to-face paper
   - Poster
   - Symposium


   - Keywords (not more than 5 key words)
   - Any special technical requirements



*Virtual and face-to-face paper presentations:*

The length of the paper presentations must not be more than 15 minutes.
After the presentation, 5 minutes question time will be allowed.

*Poster presentations:*

Design the poster so that it is easy to read and include some visuals or
charts. At the top of the poster the title and authors’ names and
affiliations must be indicated.  The poster size should be A1 international
paper size in portrait format. Please do not use foam core or any thick or
multi-layered materials directly on the poster boards. Also make sure that
the poster can be posted on the boards.

*Symposium presentation:*

The symposium presentation allows for a project presentation where
different researchers within the project can report on specific aspects. No
more than three presentations are allowed.

For example, the first presentation can deal with the introduction and
problem statement. The second presentation can provide information about
the research methodology and the third can address the findings,
interpretation, discussion, conclusions and recommendation.

This type of conference presentation encourages a multi-, inter- or
transdisciplinary approach.



*Important note: *The presentations must address the abovementioned themes
where the emphasis is on either the impact of digitalisation on humanity or
how humanity influences the development of digitalisation.



*MAIN THEME: **DIGITAL HUMANITIES IN PRECARIOUS TIMES*

*SUB-THEMES: *

   1. Digital humanities and public governance
   2. Digital Media and Communication Studies
   3. Digitization, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) – An
   ethical dilemma for social and political humanities, but also for philosophy
   4. Digital humanities and creative capital
   5. Digital humanities and linguistics
   6. Digital humanities and literature
   7. Digital humanities and language technology
   8. Digital humanities and music
   9. Population Dynamics during changing times
   10. Digitalisation: From precarity and precariousness to capability



*IMPORTANT DATES: *

MAIN CONFERENCE: 2 TO 4 NOVEMBER 2022

SUMMER SCHOOL: 31 OCTOBER TO 1 NOVEMBER 2022

*CONFERENCE DETAILS*

*CONFERENCE VENUE: *RIVERSIDE SUN HOTEL, VANDERBIJLPARK, SOUTH AFRICA

*ONLINE REGISTRATION:  **https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/node/22896*
<https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/node/22896>

*ONLINE SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS:  **https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/node/22897*
<https://humanities.nwu.ac.za/node/22897>

*COSTS:*

Summer school:* R500.00*

Main conference:

   - Virtual fees:* R2000*
   - Full 3 day conference fees: *R3500*
   - Day fees:* R1200*
   - Student fees (Registered Honours, Masters and Doctoral students):
      - Virtual fees:* R1500*
      - Full 3 day conference fees:* R3000*
      - Day fees:* R750*

*Conference participants need to reserve their own accommodation.*

*ACCOMMODATION: Riverside Sun Hotel and guest houses*

Riverside Sun | Hotel Resort on The Vaal, Vanderbijlpark (southernsun.com)
<https://www.southernsun.com/riverside-sun>

Vanderbijlpark Guest Houses (afristay.com)
<https://www.afristay.com/a/vanderbijlpark/guest-houses/>

*For more information regarding conference registration, please contact Mrs
Marinda Malan at 25788477 at g.nwu.ac.za <25788477 at g.nwu.ac.za> *

*For more information related to abstracts and abstract submissions, please
contact Mrs Daleen Claasens at 10328327 at g.nwu.ac.za <10328327 at g.nwu.ac.za>*




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