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DEGREE IN DESIGN
EXERCISE N. 1
Title: Analysis of a social phenomenon involving design. Objectives
- Learn to identify a social phenomenon. - Learn to analyze a social phenomenon. - Learn how to use desk research tools. - Learn to use qualitative research tools.
Statements Considering that one of the main objectives of this subject is to learn how to develop a sociological viewpoint, we propose as an exercise to analyze a social phenomenon where design intervenes (issues related to social networks, public space, architecture of the university itself, tools or software that we use in the day-to-day, spaces of the house itself, etc.). Development Phase 1: Definition of the objective of the work and the scenario to be analysed Phase 2: Search for sources and references Phase 3: Organization of information Phase 4: Presentation of the analysis Delivery format The presentation format will be a short article of maximum 2000 words including APA reference sources and illustrative images. Particular value will be placed on clarity of presentation, originality, rigour and the choice of sources of information.
SUBJECT Sociology SEMESTER 2 COURSE DESIGN TEACHER Andreu Belsunces Gonçalves
Timing Partial work will begin in session 2 and will have to be delivered when stated in class Evaluation criteria The ability to analyse using the knowledge acquired so far (in addition to others considered appropriate by the student) will be especially valued, as well as the ability to build an understandable discourse and defend these arguments when necessary. ===== Essay guide ✍🏾 This document is a short guide to write an essay to analyze a social phenomena related to design). maximum 2000 words Structure
1. Title and name 2. Abstract (in one paragraph explain what do you describe, how do you analyze it,
which are the main conclusions) 3. Describe the social phenomena you've identified 4. Explain why is it relevant 5. Analyse it using previous literature & researches 6. Add your own analysis to the one presented previously 7. Present main conclusions 8. Further research (according to what you’ve read previously and what you’ve
researched, what else can be researched in this field?) 9. References
Example of correct quotation (APA): Berger, P. L. (2011). Invitation to sociology: A humanistic perspective. Open Road Media.
🔥🔥 Remember to design the text & print your essay to deliver it! 🔥🔥 Bibliographical references
Aiken, J., Schlieder, V., & Wasson, C. (2014). “ No More Cakes and Ale ?” Discovering
Ethical Gray Areas in a Design Anthropology Class. Journal of Business Anthropology, (Special 1), 38–61.
Baba, M. L. (2012). Anthropology and Business. Journal of Business Anthropology, 1(1),
20–71. Berger, P. L. (2011). Invitation to sociology: A humanistic perspective. Open Road Media. Blomberg, J., Burrell, M., & Guest, G. (2003). An ethnographic approach to design. The
HumanComputer Interaction Handbook. Camacho, J. (2018). How Design Is Politics. Or why designers need to get political.
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CRC Press. Jeanette Blomberg. (1993). Etnhographic Field Methods and Their Relation to Design.
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