Learning outcomes
At the end of this module learners should be able to:
1. understand the history leading to the range and scope of modern digital
technology; be able to identify the main contributors and their particular
innovations
2. become familiar with a range of concepts relating to digital technologies; engage
with the question of humanities’ fascination with developing technologies that
mimic the human body and mind
3. understand the role of the United States in the history of the way digital
technology has evolved, and connecting that to America’s role in global history;
engage with the question of how the tools of war were meant to enable a global
peace but which arguably ushered in a new arena of conflict
4. understand the impact the digital revolution has had on America and the world,
including the impact of socialization, on culture, on politics; surveillance,
misinformation, cultural imperialism, cyber terrorism, cyber warfare, the
transhuman!
5. acquire a working knowledge of the various applications of digital technology,
including the skill of writing and producing projects for new digital outputs;
6. appreciate the social role of the new digital technologies for history and beyond,
for example, their implications for social communication, economy, and lifestyles;
7. develop a clear understanding of the ethical concerns and legal implications
inherent in the new communication technologies. Be able to assess these in the
context of American history
Learning outcomes will be assessed by a final research paper which will be an
examination and critique of a chosen digital history project, and by in class participation,
which will include a presentation and significant online contribution.

Learners will realise the module
objectives by completing a number of curriculum tasks and activities. These are
planned to include the following topics:
 a history of human interest in and fascination with technological innovation
 a history and overview of current media technologies and their uses
 a history of multimedia Entertainment; the digital artist; what the digital offers
artistes and their audiences
 a history that looks at the impact of the digital on a wide range of social and
cultural realities
 ethical and legal issues relating to digital media and the pervasiveness of digital
technologies
 practical element that asks student to examine the use of digital tools by
historians and then to suggest a digital history idea of their own

Not applicable to this module.

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

 Sequence Feedback: - In class participation will be flagged at the half-way point for students who may need to improve on their contribution. With significant online contributions expected their will be opportunities to provide further feedback to students either to their online posts on forums or if applicable in seminars and through email. - Feedback for the combined presentation and short essay Assignment will be given in writing on the returned hard-copy if applicable, or privately by electronic means (e.g. by email or on returned electronic document) or in one- to-one meetings if requested. - Feedback will be provided on an ongoing basis on students’ preparatory plans for the end-of-semester Research Project Assignments as it is requested by the student and after the initial project idea has been submitted by the student. - Feedback on the end-of-semester Research Assignment will be given in writing on returned hard copies or by appointment in one-to-one meetings if requested by students.