Persuasive design, Artificial intelligence and Ethics
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module will introduce the students to ideas on artificial intelligence, robots, embodiment and cyborgs as seen in an ICT ethical perspective. During the course module, the students will engage in lectures and discussions on artificial intelligence, robotics, and cyborgs conceived in the context of persuasive design, learning and human-computer interaction.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
In the module the students will acquire knowledge of:
- artificial intelligence: scientific and philosophical perspectives
- robots and cyborgs
- persuasive design and artificial intelligence
- artificial intelligence, robots, embodiment and cyborgs as seen in an ICT ethical perspective
Skills
In the module the students will acquire skills in:
- observing, analysing and interpreting the use of artificial intelligence,
- evaluating the role of embodiment, robots and cyborgs in persuasive design
- analysing the conceptual and ethical aspects of the use of artificial intelligence, robots and cyborgs
Competences
In the module the students will acquire competences in:
- taking an analytical, reflective and critical approach to the use of artificial intelligence, robots and cyborgs
- engaging in an interdisciplinary collaboration on persuasive design involving artificial intelligence, robots and cyborgs
- identifying own learning needs and structuring own learning in relation to the use of artificial intelligence, robots and cyborgs.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Persuasive design, Artificial intelligence and Ethics |
| Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
The test takes its point of departure in a project report that may
not exceed 15 pages per student in the group, and may not exceed 20
pages for individual projects.
Literature foundation: Minimum 1000 standard pages supervisor approved, self-selected literature related to the project. |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | External examination |
| Criteria of assessment | In the evaluation of the examination performance, the grade 12 will only be awarded for an excellent performance displaying a high level of command of all aspects of the relevant material, with no or only a few minor weaknesses. |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Persuasive design, Artificial intelligence and Ethics |
| Module code | KAINFOAR1811 |
| Module type | Project |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
8. semester |
| ECTS | 15 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Communication and Digital Media |
| Department | Department of Communication and Psychology |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
