ENGL 256 - Video Games & Digital Literatu

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

English

Description:

Surveys videogames as a storytelling medium, focusing on narrative structure, world-building, character development, theme, setting. Includes discussion of mainstream, indie, serious, education, and queer games. Explores the relationship of videogames to broader historical and sociopolitical factors such as national culture, the economics of the game industry, gender, race/ethnicity, and sexuality.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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