GenAI for Literary Sinitic Studies
2 PM – 4 PM, Fridays between September 20 to November 15, 2024
Duration: 2 hours per session
Participants: 10 students per session (Harvard associates only)
Location: 61 Kirkland Street, Room 202
Topic A: Adopting GenAI for Literary Sinitic Studies
September 20, 2024, September 27, 2024, October 4, 2024
Description: This workshop is designed to introduce the world of Generative AI (GenAI) and its applications in Literary Sinitic Studies. Tailored for beginners with no prior experience in AI, this session will explore how GenAI can revolutionize various aspects of research, learning, and analysis in Literary Sinitic Studies.
Target Audience:
- Students, researchers, and professionals in Literary Sinitic Studies
- Individuals interested in leveraging AI for academic or professional work related to China
- No prior background in AI or computer science is required
Workshop Objectives:
- Introduce the concept of GenAI and its potential in Literary Sinitic Studies
- Explore various practical applications of GenAI in the field
- Develop basic prompt engineering skills for effective use of GenAI chatbots.
Registration:
- September 20, 2024 (Full)
- September 27, 2024 (Full)
- October 4, 2024 (Same content)
Teaching note: https://bit.ly/2024GenAI-01
Topic B: Beyond Chatbots: RAG and Agents
October 11, 2024, October 18, 2024
Description: This workshop delves deeper into advanced applications of Large Language Models (LLMs) beyond simple chatbot interfaces. Participants will explore how to leverage APIs to connect various tools with LLMs, build private knowledge bases for more accurate and context-specific generation, and utilize agents to expand the capabilities of LLMs in Literary Sinitic Studies.
Target Audience:
- Faculty and students in Literary Sinitic Studies with basic familiarity with GenAI and looking to implement more advanced AI solutions in their work
Workshop Objectives:
- Understand the concept and importance of APIs in connecting LLMs with other tools
- Learn how to implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for Literary Sinitic Studies
- Explore the use of AI agents to enhance LLM capabilities in research and analysis
Registration:
- October 11, 2024
- October 18, 2024
- October 25, 2024 (Cancelled)
Topic C: Building a Digital Collection with GenAI Tools
November 8, 2024, November 15, 2024
Description: This workshop focuses on leveraging GenAI tools to create, manage, and analyze digital collections for Literary Sinitic Studies. Participants will learn basic database concepts, use Nocodb for data storage, and explore how GenAI can assist in scraping, cleaning, and classifying data. The workshop will also cover fundamental analysis techniques for the resulting digital collection.
Target Audience:
- Faculty and students in Literary Sinitic Studies interested in building digital archives
- Librarians and archivists working with Chinese language materials
- Anyone looking to create and manage digital collections efficiently using AI tools
Workshop Objectives:
- Understand basic database concepts and learn to use Nocodb for data storage
- Explore GenAI tools for web scraping, data cleaning, and classification
- Develop skills in basic data analysis using the created digital collection
Registration: