Curricular Unit:Code:
Great Themes of Information Systems and Technologies764GTST
Year:Level:Course:Credits:
1DoctorateInformation Sciences (Journalism and media studies)15 ects
Learning Period:Language of Instruction:Total Hours:
Portuguese195
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
Introduce R&D in Information Technologies and Systems
Presence the global challenges in R&D related with Information Technologies and Systems
Introduce the issues and practices related to produce new knowledge in based in Information Technologies and Systems R&D.
Syllabus:
This seminar is part of the Doctoral program at University Fernando Pessoa for the Information Science specialty. The main issues regarding advanced research within Systems and Information Technology are introduced. The specific research approaches to explore possibilities and application of computers and networks are briefly presented and discussed.
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The themes' discussion is proposed based on the work and research made available on the field as well a number of more frequent methodologies are briefly introduced, within the context of Systems and Information Technologies. The four hours seminar focuses in the sharing of good practices for future students autonomous further exploration
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
None evaluation is considered. The class presentation is based on the exposition of selected works and supported on discussion considering the students research areas in the systems and technology framework.
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
The strategy followed is the scientific clinic to support further discussion of student works and provide the tools for their autonomous work as well to enhance sharing among students, based on open discussion.
Reading:
Avgerou, C. & Lanzara, G. Willcocks, L. (editor). Bricolage, Care and Information: Claudio Ciborra’s Legacy in Information Systems Research. Palgrave Macmillan.