The Academy of Persian Language and Persianate Culture
Digital Humanities and Persianate Studies
Peyman Eshaghi
About the course
The Digital Humanities and Persianate Studies Bootcamp builds on the instructor’s earlier lecture, “Persianate Studies: Research Institutions, Reference Works, and Digital Sources” and offers a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of these themes in greater depth. Designed for students and researchers interested in applying digital methods to the study of Persianate history, literature, and culture, the course introduces key reference works, institutional resources, and online databases while also training participants in essential digital tools and research strategies. Through practical exercises and guided projects, learners will gain the skills needed to navigate, analyze, and curate Persianate sources in digital environments. By the end of the bootcamp, participants will not only be familiar with the core infrastructures of Persianate studies but will also be equipped to integrate digital humanities approaches into their own research.
Content of the course
Week One: General Points
Week Two: Libraries
Week Three: Libraries
Week Four: Research Centers and Think Tanks
Week Five: Websites and Databases
Week Six: Websites and Databases
Week Seven: Websites and Databases
Week Eight: Websites and Databases
Week Nine: Websites and Databases
Week Ten: Social Networks and Media
Week Eleven: Reference Works
Week Twelve: Conclusion and the Path Forward
Course Details
Schedule: Monday, 30 March - 15 June 2026
Time: 9:00–10:00 AM (US Pacific), 12:00–1:00 PM (US Eastern), 6:00–7:00 PM (Central European)
Format: 12 Online sessions
Tuition: $300 (payable in 3 installments)
Note:
Class days and times may be adjusted in accordance with the request of enrollees.
Registered participants will receive full access to recorded session videos and all course materials.
