Lab: Using Large Language Models in Humanities Research

Contact Professors: Giovanni Colavizza and Maria Goretti Tai. Doctoral Credits: 1 (15 h lectures). Years: I, II, III

  • Date:

    28 APRIL
    -
    30 APRIL 2025
     from 11:00 to 17:30
  • Event location: Sala Pasoli, Via Zamboni 32 - third floor - In presence and online event

  • Type: Workshops

This course provides a practical introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, in humanities research. Students will explore the mainstream LLM platforms and their functionalities. Example applications to support research tasks will be presented and worked on. By the end, participants will have hands-on experience with LLM tools and workflows that can enhance their academic research.
There are no prerequisites. The laboratory is held in English.

 

Meetings will take place on 28, 29 e 30 April at 11-13 and 2.30-5.30 PM. The programme is:

28 April: "LLM Fundamentals & Tools" and practical examples and exercises, part 1
29 April: "Prompt Engineering & Retrieval Augmented Generation" and practical examples and exercises, part 2
30 April: 'Technology Laws for Digital Cultural Heritage'. Copyright diagnosis and evaluation of own project. Overall workshop review.