The module aims at providing an overview of the relationships between computing systems and human beings, from a technological perspective.

The first weeks...

The module aims at providing an overview of the relationships between computing systems and human beings, from a technological perspective.

The first weeks introduce the main theoretical and technical concepts of human-computer interaction (HCI), such as cognitive aspects of visual design, interaction design, persuasion, and user experience. This is fundamental to understanding the role of both users and designers of computer interfaces. Once equipped with the basic theoretical tools, the lectures will involve critical discussions around user-centered design issues. The students will analyze the risks and possibilities associated to computing interfaces, wearable technologies, and data visualization.

The second part of the module will focus on AI and algorithms, with a broad introduction to the main techniques and challenges involved, e.g., machine learning and data science. In this part as well, once equipped with the basic conceptual tools, students will focus on the ethical challenges of modern AI systems, with a discussion on the concepts of accountability and trust (e.g., should we trust news in a Deepfake world? Should we trust autonomous cars?).

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This module offers an introduction to the field of Critical Race Theory (CRT). Tracing the development of CRT out of a critique of Critical Legal Studies in...

This module has historically been popular. If you try to register on this module, we would advise exploring additional options, just in case.

The aim of this...

This module has historically been popular. If you try to register on this module, we would advise exploring additional options, just in case.

The aim of this course is to analyse the interplay between global migration and health, whereby the latter encompasses physical, mental and social well-being. Patterns of migratory movement have an impact on individual physical and psychological health as well as on public health. The ability of migrants to integrate into a host society is based on combined mental, physical and social well-being. However, the structural inequalities experienced by migrants can have a significant impact on their overall health. Migrant health thus goes beyond the traditional management of diseases among mobile populations and is linked to the broader social determinants of health and unequal distribution of such determinant

Indicative Topics

The module will cover the following topics, which may be subject to variation depending on developments in academic research and the interests of the class:

• The relevance of migration and health

• Sociological and economic theories of migration

• Communicable diseases, sexual and mental health of migrants

• Health inequality and social determinants of health

• Access to health services and migration

• International migration of health workers

By the end of the module, you should develop:

1. Knowledge of the key theories and approaches to the study of migration;

2. Understanding of the relationship between migration and the physical, mental and social well-being of mi-grants;

3. Understanding of the economic factors in the relationship between migration and health;

4. The ability to distil information, present ideas and defend a theoretical position.

 