Project Description
This project is a continuation of SRS projects from 2023 and 2024, using digital humanities tools to trace the emergence and evolution of the gender-neutral “x” in Argentina from 2003 to 2005. This project has now entered its second phase, examining the shift by online communities from using the “x” to the “e” and “i”. Researchers will attend workshops on how to approach researching and archiving a social media site. They will be assigned texts on historical approaches to digital archives and that cover the historical background of the research topic.
Prerequisites
The primary skill is reading in advanced Spanish, since the articles and comments will use Argentinian slang and political terminology. Understanding of Latin American history and society is helpful but not necessary since researchers will be given text to read throughout the 6 weeks.
Special Comments
Project Information (subject to change)
Estimated Start Date: 6/08/2026
Estimated End Date: 7/17/2026
Estimated Project Duration: 6 weeks
Maximum Number of Students Sought: 2
Research Location: On campus
Travel Required? No (If “yes”: )
Contact Information: Romina Green (email: rgreen@wlu.edu)