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CMS.841 Introduction to Videogame Theory
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(Subject meets with CMS.300)
Prereq: None
Units: 3-3-6
Lecture: TR11-12.30 (E25-117)
Introduction to the interdisciplinary study of videogames as texts through an examination of their cultural, educational, and social functions in contemporary settings. Students play and analyze videogames while reading current research and theory from a variety of sources in the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and industry. Assignments focus on game analysis in the context of the theories discussed in class. Includes regular reading, writing, and presentation exercises. No prior programming experience required. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments. Limited to 20.
M. Jakobsson
Textbooks (Fall 2018)