Interesting Aalto course at DF: Values in the Design of Information Systems and Technology

One week top level intensive course + workshop 9.– 15.8.2010

The course consists of theoretical material and practical design work in student groups. The required pre-course literature and the lectures take the students through social commentary and key works in the philosophy and social study of technology. We address questions such as: Does technology make the world better, or worse? Is technology neutral? Who should be in charge of directing technological development? What is the role of scientists and engineers?

Main Instructors

• Geoffrey C. Bowker, Professor in Cyberscholarship, University of Pittsburgh
• Susan Leigh Star, Professor and Doreen E. Boyce Chair in Library and Information Sciences, University of Pittsburgh

Schedule
Monday to Friday 9. – 14.8. lectures and group work at Design Factory 9.00– 17.00
Saturday 14.8. Public workshop with student presentations and key notes at the Design Factory
Sunday 15.8. Excursion 11.00–18.00

Credits
3 ECTs

For more information, see http://www.aalto.fi/fi/studies/aalto/aalto_courses/vid2010/.