CMS 616J - Social and Cultural Facets of Digital Games

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Examines social, cultural, economic and political aspects of digital games across all platforms. Topics reflect a particular social or cultural theme and include the culture of gameplay, gaming communities, the politics and economics of production processes, persistence in virtual worlds, the ethics of games, and identity as it relates to gameplay. Discussions cover classic gameplay theories as well as more contemporary readings. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments.

Credits:

3.00

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Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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