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CWL 180 [01] - Introduction to Videogames: A Comparative Perspective
Class number: 11284 | Units: 3
Description
Interdisciplinary examination of videogames as creative and aesthetic objects, psychological and social experiences, cultural expressions, economic commodities, forums of interaction, platforms for storytelling and communication, opportunities for ethical inquiry, sites of identity construction, and instances of collaboration. Explores issues of genre, design, aesthetics, representation, storytelling, social justice, and more. Includes team-taught lessons from scholars of Design, Cinema, Music, History, Philosophy, Communication Studies, and Comparative and World Literature.
Class Notes
- * Online Asynchronous Classes -- Class sessions are entirely online with no set day/time.
Course Attributes
- Lower Division
Type, Location and Meeting:
| Type | Days | Times | Location | Dates | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | 23-AUG-2021 - 10-DEC-2021 | Christopher Weinberger |
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