Bridging Literature and Technology: The Strategic Role of Digital Humanities in Humanities Studies

Abstract

The integration of digital humanities into literary studies emerged as a strategic response to changes in the landscape of access, analysis, and dissemination of information in the digital era. Digital humanities, as an interdisciplinary field that combines computational tools with humanistic studies, offers new methodologies in interpreting literary texts and preserving cultural heritage. This paper discusses the transformative role of digital humanities in strengthening literary studies through digital text analysis, corpus-based studies, data visualization, and the development of digital platforms for literary archives. By utilizing technology, researchers can uncover patterns, themes, and structures in texts that may not be accessible through traditional methods. In addition, digital humanities also encourage digital literacy, critical thinking, and mastery of technology among academics and students, thus creating an adaptive and future-ready academic culture. The application of digital humanities in literary studies also requires a critical and ethical approach to data interpretation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and awareness of the socio-cultural implications of the digitalization process. This study emphasizes the importance of active involvement of humanities scholars in the use and development of digital tools, not just as users, but as creators of knowledge. Ultimately, digital humanities become a bridge connecting literature and technology and reopens new possibilities in 21st-century literary analysis.