AI in Humanities and Social Sciences 2401-OG-EN-AiHaSS

Contact hours with teacher: - participation in discussion seminar 30 hrs - consultations- approx. 15 hrs Self-study hours: np. - preparation for discussion seminar – 20 hrs - writing essays - 15 hrs - reading literature- 20 hrs Altogether: 100 hrs (4 ECTS)

Student W1: has basic knowledge about the role of the AI in contemporary society W2: possesses knowledge on AI, algorithmisation and datafication process W3: is familiar with the concepts of AI, algorithms, datafication, mediatization, technology, privacy, surveillance, media practice, agency W4: is acquainted with the role of these concepts in contemporary society

Student U1: is able to analyze the AI-related processes U2: is capable of use these concepts within social sciences and humanities frameworks U3: has advanced skills in performing research insights into the intersection of these processes U4: can define and explain the role of AI, technology and agents in contemporary society

Student K1: understands the significance of the role of AI, data and technology in shaping agency of individual and social institutions K2: understands the need for exploring the field of AI K3: is ready to prepare short papers and research proposals K4: participates in research process in the field of social sciences and humanities K5: can cooperate in the group

Standards
1. You have to attend the class. Yyou may skip only 2 meetings after introduction class.
2. You have to be prepared, that is, be familiar with assigned readings and ready to the discussion. I don’t expect you’ll understand every assigned reading immediately, but I require that you’ll give a try.
3. Don’t raise your hand in class. I expect you to speak up when you have something interesting and contributing to say, but don’t speak over anyone and respect the opinions of others.
4. You can contact me during my office hours (and by appointment) and via email (wojtkowski@umk.pl).

Grading
1. A participation in the discussion (10 points): active class participation and familiarity with readings
2. Tasks and problems (10 points): active in-group participation in solving the practice-oriented case studies.
3. Presentation (10): 10-15 slides critical presentation on one of selected topics.

to 50% – fail
from 51% – satisfactory
from 61% – satisfactory plus
from 71% – good
from 81% – good plus
from 91% – very good

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