This course is an introduction to the use of computers in the humanities and the effect of computer technology on humanistic thought and scholarship. Methodological issues such as the interplay between technological potential and ideals of humanistic research will be addressed, along with ethical/legal problems (e.g. copyright, fair use) and practical applications of various sorts. Students will learn what resources are available and how to use them responsibly. Each student will develop a humanities project (e.g. a web site, new electronic texts, images, etc.) that can contribute to study in the student's major field. The class will utilize a combination of lectures, discussion, student presentations, and practical lab experience -- including a brief introduction to simple programming concepts using JavaScript and Perl as well as an understanding of basic HTML for web applications and XML for advanced applications with textual markup.