The course will focus on the research literature of interactive media studies and on the different research traditions in this field.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course a student is expected to be able to:
-construct and comprehend an overall picture of the different approaches into the study of digital, interactive media -evaluate, critically compare and synthesize knowledge derived from different studies of interactive media -write and orally communicate results from a scientific literature review
Contents
The course deals with a wide range of research traditions, the annual selection being based on topics chosen by the students. These can include e.g. study of hypertexts and cybertexts, the structures of hypermedia, study of interactive fiction and drama, research into computer-mediated communication and social networks, the cultural and social psychological study of the Internet, study of digital aesthetics, game studies, study of location-aware and pervasive media, and other topical areas as necessary.
Teaching language
English
Modes of study
Option
1
Available for:
Degree Programme Students
Other Students
Open University Students
Doctoral Students
Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
Finnish
In
English
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.
Further information
Priority to this course is given to degree students in Information Studies and Interactive Media. Exchange students within the School of Information Sciences may attend this course if there are places left. For teaching in English during each academic year, please see the Teaching Schedules.