The University of Padua, in collaboration with Tokyo College of the University of Tokyo, invites applications for a Summer School on the topic “The Future of Text”. Participants will engage with handwritten, printed, and digital texts from early modernity to the present day, with a particular focus on the impact of recent technologies on the future of text.
While providing a broad overview of the historical development of textual practices and technologies—from the invention of printing to generative artificial intelligence—the activities will allow students to develop a critical awareness of the challenges and opportunities presented by digital technologies such as digitization, social media, and artificial intelligence. Students will also have the opportunity to explore specific software for textual analysis, visualization, and extrapolation, and to visit key institutions during their stay in Italy, including archives and libraries in Padua and Venice.
Location and Date:
University of Padua, Italy
June 16–20, 2025 (arrival by June 15)
Language of Instruction:
English
Deadline:
Participants will be selected on a rolling basis until all slots are filled; latest possible submission: April 30, 2025, 23:59 JST.