Human-Computer Interaction

1. Social Aspects of HCI
   1. Collaborative Systems and CSCW (Computer-Supported Cooperative Work)
      1. Definition and scope of CSCW
      2. Typology of collaborative work
         1. Synchronous vs. asynchronous communication
         2. Co-located vs. remote collaboration
      3. Groupware technologies
         1. Real-time collaboration tools
         2. Project management software
         3. Shared document editors
      4. Challenges and opportunities in CSCW
         1. Coordination and communication in teams
         2. Social loafing and group dynamics
         3. Privacy and data sharing in collaborative environments
      5. Studies and models
         1. Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for groupware
         2. Media Richness Theory
   2. Social Networks and Interaction
      1. Evolution of social networks
         1. From forums to modern social media
         2. Impact of web 2.0 technologies
      2. Design considerations for social interactions
         1. User engagement strategies
         2. Interface design for social interactions
         3. Managing online identities
      3. Social influence and behavioral patterns
         1. Viral content and memes
         2. Influence of social media on opinions and behavior
      4. Privacy concerns in social networks
         1. Data sharing and user control
         2. Effects of algorithms and filter bubbles
   3. Online Communities
      1. Types of online communities
         1. Interest-based communities
         2. Professional and support groups
         3. Q&A and knowledge sharing platforms
      2. Community dynamics and management
         1. Moderation strategies
         2. Building and sustaining engagement
         3. Role of community managers
      3. User-generated content
         1. Creation and curation of content
         2. Credibility and trust of information
      4. Impact of online communities on real-world interactions
         1. Influence on social movements
         2. Support and empowerment in marginalized groups
   4. User Behavior and Social Influence
      1. Understanding user behavior online
         1. User motivation and engagement
         2. Interaction patterns in digital platforms
      2. Social influence mechanisms
         1. Conformity and groupthink
         2. Peer pressure and social proof
      3. Designing for social influence
         1. Nudges and persuasive technology
         2. Leveraging influencers and opinion leaders
      4. Ethical considerations
         1. Manipulation and deception in digital spaces
         2. Balancing influence and autonomy
   5. Social Interaction Design
      1. Principles of social interaction design
         1. User-centered design for social applications
         2. Designing for interaction flow and engagement
      2. Tools and frameworks
         1. Prototyping social interactions
         2. Analyzing user feedback
      3. Case studies and applications
         1. Successful social interaction design examples
         2. Lessons learned from failed social platforms