Digital Humanities & Lexical Studies
The Untranslatable: Mapping Buddhist Terms in English Literature
Duration
3-4 months
Location
Remote
About This Opportunity
Study how terms like "dharma," "karma," "sunyata" evolve in English novels. Create database tracking usage across 50+ literary works from Tagore to contemporary writers.
Expected Deliverables
Interactive glossary/database + research paper
Skills & Requirements
Database management, close reading, digital tools
Research Methodology
- Digital Humanities
- Text Mining
- Database Development
- Close Reading
Research Impact
First systematic study of Buddhist vocabulary in English literature
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