MDC 314 - Games Culture and Theory

Institution:

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

More people are playing video games than ever before, but what does it mean to be a gamer? What does it mean to be part of gaming culture? How does theory help us understand the impact of video games on us? In this class, we will explore video games, both classic and contemporary. You will not only play them, but you will also deconstruct your own relationship with video games themselves as well as humanity's. You will explore the ways people are influenced by games, and the way that games influence culture and society, for better and for worse.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

((COM 219 and (SPK 208 or HON 211 (If Applicable))) or (MDC 250 and MDC 251))

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wcupa.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 436-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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