Course: Human and Cyberspace

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Course title Human and Cyberspace
Course code PCH/92BCK
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šmahaj Jan, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Human computer interaction - Cyberpsychology - Immersive virtual reality and augmented reality - Neuromarketing - Social networks - Cyberbullying - On-line friendship - On-line identity and motivation of behavior on the Internet

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Attendace - 10 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 50 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 140 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Students will acquire basic information and knowledge of the interaction of the individual in cyberspace and the impact of cyberspace on the individual. Attention will be paid to personality dispositions, specific behavior and communication in cyberspace. Emphasis will be placed on the introduction of basic theoretical knowledge, personality dimensions (on-line identity), anonymity and motivation specific behavior in cyberspace. The company will also establish the area of on-line friendships.
The student will acquire competence from the course curriculum. Students will be able to define basic terms associated with social and motivational dimensions of individual interactions in cyberspace. Students understand the importance of ICT in the life of the individual, as well as risk behavior and the basic theories and the importance of building relationships in the online environment.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the subjects humanities (sociology, philosophy). Wider knowledge of social psychology and personality psychology. Personal experience with the use of information and communications technologies.

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

1. Study of basic literature and identified issues in the field covering personality, motivation and behavior in cyberspace. 2. Active participation in the seminar. 3. Partial fulfillment of tasks for a colloquium. 4. Working with foreign literature.
Recommended literature
  • Barak, A. (Ed.). (2008). Psychological Aspect of Cyberspace. New York.
  • Joinson, A., McKenna, K., Postmes, T., Reips, U. (2007). The Oxford Handbook of Internet Psychology. New York.


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