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ARK-E1026 - Inclusive Space Design , Lecture, 13.1.2025-10.2.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Student will learn to observe the built environment with regard to inclusive and user centered approach.

Student is able to identify different user groups of buildings and learns basic knowledge of inclusive space design.

Student will practice team working in a multidisciplinary group.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 13.01.2025 - 10.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pirjo Sanaksenaho, Ira Verma

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This is a lecture course on inclusive space design. 
    The course gives introduction to the themes of the course: universal design and user diversity (age, culture, disability, personal identity etc.)
    Team work: The team makes a presentation on one of the topics of the course and makes observations related to interaction between users and the built environment.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teamwork participation: discussion on the themes and participation in the team work presentation

    Individual: reading and assimiliation

    Assessment: participation in the group work, peer evaluation

    Evaluation method: presentation and peer evaluation of the assignment

    Criteria: Attendance to course (80%) and active participation.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Study methods and work load:

    Lectures / Contact teaching 6x2h

    Individual and Team work (case study)

    Presentations and preparation

    Total estimated workload 81 h

    Attendance to lectures is required 

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course uses MyCourses. Materials will be uploaded on the course webpage. A list of related litterature is prepared for the course.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    5 Gender Equality

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

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