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IS41330

Academic Year 2024/2025

Topics in HCI (IS41330)

Subject:
Information Studies
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Information & Comms Studies
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Professor Benjamin Cowan
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module aims to introduces students to a wide range of topics in theoretical and applied human computer interaction research, covering the many different contexts, technologies, domains of use and applications.

The module will combine lectures (1hr) and Q&As/discussions/interviews (1hr) with guest contributors.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate:
1) Familiarity with the state of the art in human-computer interaction research
2) Understanding of key cutting edge concepts, research and topics
3) Critical reflection on key topics in HCI research.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

24

Autonomous Student Learning

71

Lectures

24

Total

119


Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module uses lectures; critical writing; reflective and group learning; debates; discussion based learning.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Research Poster Week 6 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
No
Assignment(Including Essay): Essay Critique Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
60
No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Individual feedback will be given post assessment through Brightspace; Group feedback will also be given to focus on key issues across cohort in each assessment and will be delivered post assessment in class. Self-assessment and reflection will be used for group discussions.