Topic outline

  • Welcome!


    In the video, you'll find a discussion about the motivations for this kind of course. Here are the slides. Below, you'll find a table of contents and instructions on how to earn credits.

    The course is divided into six themes. The most useful way is to study the themes in the order they are listed (1-6). Each theme has a set of videos and some additional materials.

    1. History
    2. Innovation
    3. Revolution
    4. Urbanisation
    5. Users
    6. Future
    You can also open a menu of contents by clicking the four lines in the upper left corner.

    To earn credits, study at least all the videos and do at least the first of the assignments. All assignments are listed in their own section: Assignments and grading.

    Please notice that this course should be completed during the Autumn term (Periods I-II), unless the student has very good grounds for doing the course in some other period, in which case they should a) register for the course normally and b) email the teacher in charge (heidi.paavilainen@aalto.fi) to agree about special arrangements. All questions and comments about the course: heidi.paavilainen@aalto.fi. Heidi speaks Finnish and English.