MAUU5030 Globalisation of Technology Course description

En ekstern og en intern sensor vurderer alle besvarelsene

Admission requirements.

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

On successful completion of this course the student

• has advanced knowledge of cultural differences and cultural dimensions
• has advanced knowledge of technology, best practices and development processes for ICT solutions
• has advanced knowledge of how to analyse the cultural conditions that lead to communication gaps and digital divides

Skills

On successful completion of this course the student

• can carry out necessary analysis and testing across cultures
• can design culture neutral prototypes
• can use knowledge of different cultures and group dynamics to communicate, collaborate and resolve conflicts
• can act objectively when carrying out evaluations and have knowledge about their own impact on processes and results

General competence

On successful completion of this course the student

• can analyse academic, professional and ethical issues related to accessibility in diverse cultures
• can apply knowledge and skills in universal design of ICT to solve accessibility problems in diverse cultures
• can provide comprehensive independent study and master expressions and terms in the field
• can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes

The course is organized as a series of lectures and seminars that cover the main theories. After this, students may travel abroad (for up to 6 weeks) to carry out fieldwork in collaboration with partners. (See requirements in section 7.) Examples of possible fieldwork are requirement analysis or testing a culture neutral prototype.

• A group project plan must be approved before the project starts. Students will receive feedback during the planning stage of the project.
• Groups carry out projects according to project plan which last for 6 weeks.
• A 30-minute group project presentation in a mini-conference in class in the end of the semester.

• Project examination in groups. The examination consists of a project report (3000-4000 words). The project examination counts 60% of the final grade.
• Individual reflection statement (1000-1500 words). The reflection statement counts 40% of the final grade.

Each group may consist of up to three candidates. Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course. The exams can be appealed.

A grading scale of A (highest) to F (lowest) where A to E is a pass grade and F is a fail grade.

Two internal examiners will assess the reports and reflection statements. External examiner is used periodically.