MODULE TYPE: SDG11

MODULE DESCRIPTION

The course gives an overview of social-haptic communication as a communication approach for people with sensory loss (visual impaired, hearing impaired, dual sensory impaired), other client groups (dementia, learning difficulties etc.) with friends, family and professionals.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completing this module, the student will know the most important concepts related to social-haptic communication, understand the basics of how touch messages are produced and received, explore how haptic exploration can be express by other senses and share future development possibilities; touch messages received by smart clothes.

Module level: Advanced

Degree level: Master

Language: English

Study mode: Online

SDG11 Theme:

ECTS: 1

Semester: All

Starting date:  1 Aug 2021

Finishing date:  31 December 2021.

Enrollment period: Continuous: 1.8.-6.12.

Additional information: This course is studied independently online and at your own pace.

Application Form: Please fill this form to apply. If you have any questions about applying, please contact mobility.tau@tuni.fi.