Critical Game Culture

Description

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour; outside study, 11 hours. Introduction to critical issues in the culture and history of games. Consideration of games and game culture in relation to contemporary social issues such as economics and class, environment, violence, gender identity, and cross-cultural representation. Weekly focus on a different … For more content click the Read More button below.

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour; outside study, 11 hours. Introduction to critical issues in the culture and history of games. Consideration of games and game culture in relation to contemporary social issues such as economics and class, environment, violence, gender identity, and cross-cultural representation. Weekly focus on a different subject or topic related to games and games culture, combining reading, lecture, discussion, game examples, and opportunities for hands-on gameplay. P/NP or letter grading.

Instructional Format

Primary Format

Lecture

Secondary Format

Discussion

Additional Format

Outside study

University and College/School Requirements

This course satisfies the following requirements:

General Education — Literacy & Cultural Analysis (Arts & Humanities)

General Education — Social Analysis (Society & Culture)

General Education — Visual & Performance Arts Analysis & Practice (Arts & Humanities)

General Catalog 2024-25