Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2022
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course is based on participation in a number of higher seminars that are offered by the HCI-group at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Before each seminar, the student reads distributed materials in the form of research articles and/or book chapters.
After each seminar, the student writes a page in their reflection diary. To complete the course, the student submits a report that is based on the texts of the reflection diary, demonstrating a clear connection to their own studies and prospective degree project.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
read and critically review published research material
critically reflect on how the research influences and is influenced by social, economic, environmental, work environmental conditions, as well as sustainability, diversity, equality, and equal rights
relate ongoing research to their own education and conducted projects
reflect on the choice of research questions, theories and methods when planning a research project (such as for example the degree project)
write a research report that is correctly formated and structured according to established practices in human computer interaction
identify knowledge contributions both in others' and their own work
in order to:
be able to absorb current research in human computer interaction
be able to plan own research projects, such as degree projects, in Human-Computer Interaction.
INL1 - Assigment, 3.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Ethical approach
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
