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ITIS56 Classics of Internet and Game Studies (Set Book Exam) 5 ECTS
Organised by
Degree Programme in Information Studies and Interactive Media
Information Studies and Interactive Media

General description

The book exam is focused on the modern classics of Internet and Game Studies.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course a student is expected to be able to:

-detect and understand the key themes and theories in the chosen area of specialization
-read and analyse independently scientific and scholarly literature
-understand the special characteristics and evolution of Internet and Game Studies
-evaluate and synthetize research literature

Contents

In this course students carry out independent study projects on the central themes in the study of interactive media and games, such as interactivity, the user-centred approaches, media convergence, new media, the cultures of the Internet, online cultures, usability, design research, definitions of game, digital game cultures, the significance of games in a society, game development, game design, player experience, role-playing, flow experience, serious games, game rules.

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Classics of Internet and New Media Studies  Written exam  5 ECTS
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
In English
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
Option 2
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Classics of Internet and New Media Studies  Essay  5 ECTS
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
In English
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
Option 3
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Classics of Game Studies  Written exam  5 ECTS
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
In English
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
Option 4
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Classics of Game Studies  Essay  5 ECTS
In Finnish
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 
In English
Evaluation 
Numeric 1-5. 

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Further information

Student can choose one option from the following:

1. Classics of Internet and New Media Studies - book exam
2. Classics of Internet and New Media Studies - essay
3. Classics of Game Studies - book exam
4. Classics of Game Studies - essay

Belongs to following study modules

School of Information Sciences
2015–2016
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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School of Information Sciences