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