FDA124 Activity Theory, developmental work research, and information systems development (CIS)

Lectures:

16 h

Recommended for

Graduate students in informatics and information systems development.

The course was last given:

Fall 1998.

Goals

To acquire knowledge of the theoretical background of Activity Theory, and its relevance for computer supported work re-design and information systems development.

Prerequisites

Basic courses in informatics and information systems development.

Organization

Lectures and seminars.

Contents

Theoretical overview - origin, tradition (Vygotsky, Leontjev.)
Activity Theory and information systems development (Kuutti.)
Cultural-historical Activity Theory and developmental work research (Engeström.)

Literature

To be decided.

Teachers

Sofie Pilemalm, Toomas Timpka.

Examiner

Toomas Timpka.

Schedule

Fall 2002.

Examination

Active seminar participation, course paper writing and presentation.

Credit

5 credits.