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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
ACC.050

Spoken interfaces, 1 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)
Course code
ACC.050
Language of instruction
English
Academic year
2020–2021
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
Pass-Fail
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Markku Turunen
Responsible teacher:
Maija Hirvonen
Responsible teacher:
Camilla Lindholm
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %

The thematic module covers the main principles of speech-based human-technology interaction, focusing on spoken interfaces which facilitate accessibility. Agent design for spoken interfaces. This includes both speech output (e.g., spoken prompts for people with visual disabilities) and speech input (e.g., speech control for physically disabled personnel). The students will also be introduced to different Voice Assistants and how they are being used in facilitating accessibility in the real-world.

Learning outcomes
Completion option 1

Independent study

08.03.2021 30.07.2021
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)