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Women's Work, Part 3: Big Data, Little Women

March 19, 2025 • Think ND

Episode Topic: Big Data, Little Women

Some literary scholars are using computer programs to “read” huge collections of texts and draw out patterns. What can these methods tell us about working women’s representation in literature? In this episode, listen in to a conversation with Sabrina Lee, Assistant Professor of English at Calvin University and digital humanist, about women’s fiction as seen through the eyes of digital tools.

Featured Speakers:

Chris Hedlin, University of Notre Dame
Sabrina Lee, Calvin University

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Women's Work.

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