Advanced Topics of Human-Computer Interaction WiSe 2024/25

Course dates

• Every two weeks on Wednesday, 11:00 - 13:00

Explore cutting-edge research areas and emerging trends in Human-Computer Interaction. This seminar provides students with an overview of advanced topics in the field and encourages them to engage critically with current literature, research methods, and applications.

Students will gain insights into modern interaction paradigms such as Human-AI Interaction, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Adaptive and Physiological Systems, Conversational Interfaces, and Digital Fabrication.

Through individual and group work, participants will prepare a seminar paper, review the work of peers, and present their findings to the class. The seminar also provides guidance in academic writing, critical reviewing, and scientific presentation techniques.

Focus area

Model-Based System Development

Seminar structure

• independent study of a selected topic from current HCI research
• discussion of assigned readings and related work
• preparation of a seminar paper and peer review of another student’s work
• presentation and discussion of results in class
• feedback and reflection on scientific communication and presentation methods

After completing the module, students can:

• describe and discuss current research topics and trends in Human-Computer Interaction
• independently research and analyze scientific literature in selected areas of HCI
• write a structured academic paper following scientific standards
• review and critically evaluate the work of peers
• effectively present and discuss scientific results
• apply principles of academic writing and presentation to their own research

Instructors:

• Kosch, Thomas
• Katins, Christopher

This course may be taken by the following majors:

• Computer Science (Master Of Science)
• Computer Science (Master Of Art)
• Information Systems (Master of Science)
• Computer Science (Master Of Education)