SKUT4321 Fagfordypning i kroppsøving og kroppsøvingsdidaktikk 1 Emneplan

This course focuses on how cultural factors influence experiences with user interfaces. The project work may partly be carried out at the Design Department at São Paulo State University and/or SORRI-BAURU Rehabilitation Centre in Bauru, Brazil.

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.

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.

Ingen hjelpemidler tillatt.

Det benyttes gradert karakterskala fra A til E for bestått og F for ikke bestått eksamen.

Det benyttes intern og ekstern sensor.