Abstract
Computer science (CS) and information systems students seeking to work as software developers upon graduating are often required to create software that has a sound user experience (UX) and meets the needs of its users. This includes addressing unique user, context, and infrastructural requirements. This study sought to identify the factors that influence the perceptions of human-computer interaction (HCI) curriculum developers in higher education institutions (HEIs) in developing economies of Africa when it comes to curriculum design and delivery. A qualitative enquiry was conducted and consisted of fourteen interviews with HCI curriculum developers and UX practitioners in four African countries. A thematic analysis of their responses revealed two factors shaping the perception of HCI curriculum developers: HCI curriculum structural challenges and organizational challenges. These findings contribute to the HCI body of knowledge by explaining how the HCI field can be made more inclusive for the global south context.
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