Multilingual Digital Humanities Research: A Critical Overview

Abstract:

In this talk, I will critically discuss multilingual digital humanities research, with a focus on practical considerations throughout the research process including the selection, assessment, and use of digital tools. We will examine some of the considerations of multilingual data-defining datasets, addressing language-specific concerns, and managing challenges such as encoding, translation, and text normalization. The session will also underscore key factors when choosing multilingual tools, including language compatibility, platform support, and data security. In addition, we will touch on the environmental and social impact of digital tools, exploring topics such as energy consumption, e-waste, and digital inclusion. Attendees will leave with practical guidance for selecting tools relevant to various stages of multilingual research, along with strategies for ensuring linguistic, cultural, and ethical awareness in their projects.
 

Cecily Raynor (Montreal, Canada)

Cecily Raynor is an Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies and Digital Humanities at McGill University. At the heart of her scholarship is attention to contemporary cultural products, be they textual or visual, analog or digital. Within this framework, her research examines contemporary Latin American literature and digital culture, as well as e-lit and computational humanities. Her first monograph, Latin American Literature at the Millennium: Local Lives, Global Spaces, was published by Bucknell University Press in 2021. She also co-edited Digital Encounters: Envisioning Connectivity in Latin American Cultural Production, a collection published by the University of Toronto Press in 2023.

 

 

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