An Intercultural Engineering Module for Software Engineers
Session Th2: Nov 11, 11:20 AM
Abstract:
Computer software plays an integral role in realizing technical solutions to business and societal problems. However, if the engineering process does not take intercultural issues into consideration, then engineering solutions may lack cultural inclusivity. As the world continues to intertwine more and more because of technology, it is more important now than ever to develop software products that are culturally inclusive and acceptable. To bridge this gap between culture and engineering, we are developing an intercultural engineering module for use in an upper-level software engineering course. Our goal is to make future software engineers aware of different mindsets and different requirements that arise during intercultural engineering. Our approach is to present students with case studies on cultural differences that affect software engineering, and the solutions proposed by engineers and researchers.