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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
HTI.600
Gamification: A Walkthrough of How Games Are Shaping Our Lives, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Course code
HTI.600Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2020–2021Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Juho HamariResponsible teacher:
Mattia ThibaultResponsible teacher:
Mila BujicResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
The course gives a broad overview of how games and game-related technologies shape our lives. The course enables the student to understand and analyze the pervasiveness of games and game-related technologies in different domains of culture and society, how they affect and shape our behaviours and interactions with the world.
Learning outcomes
Equivalences
Kokonaisuudet, joihin opintojakso kuuluu
Completion option 1
Students are primarily graded based on two sets of assignments 1) learning diaries and peer review of learning diaries 2) final group essay, presentation, and peer-review at the seminar. Additional credits can be acquired for attending lectures.
Participation in teaching
11.01.2021 – 08.02.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)