Theoretical foundations of service design (5cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After successful completion of the course, the doctoral researchers will be able to:
- understand the theoretical foundations of service design
- apply service design thinking and relevant research literature into their own research case.

Execution methods

The course will consist of lectures, organized group work, peer-review and discussion (21 h) and essay writing (112 h). This is an online course.

Accomplishment methods

To successfully complete the course, the doctoral candidate needs to:
- actively participate in the course
- complete assignments required by the university lecturer i.e. systematic or thematic literature review in groups.

Content

The purpose of the course is to familiarize the participants with multidisciplinary research on service design. It is based on design research and service design research. The readings included in the course introduce the areas of history of design research, design studies, social design, participatory/co-design and constructive design research, as well as the history of design research methodologies and, in particular, the research through design approach.

Location and time

Timetable (100% online)
20.9.2023 9.15-12
27.9.2023 9.15-12
4.10.2023 12.15-16
11.10.2023 13.15-16
24.10.2023 12.15-16
25.10.2023 12.15-16

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Pass/fail

Qualifications

The course is organised for doctoral researchers at the University of Lapland, in the doctoral programme The Arctic in a Changing World. Doctoral researchers from the discipline-specific programme may also participate if there are places.

Further information

Maximum amount of students from doctoralcourses network (see doctoralcourses.fi) is 10 students.