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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
GS.110

Multidisciplinary Game Studies, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Course code
GS.110
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Kati Alha
Responsible teacher:
Jaakko Stenros
Responsible teacher:
Olli Sotamaa
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Communication Sciences Studies 100 %

This course provides an introduction, generally, to game studies, and specifically to cultural game studies. The aim is to construct a holistic picture about the multidimensionality of this research area, and guide to detect connections between the games related research that is carried out in different traditions. Students identify and choose possible areas of expertise in game studies.

Learning outcomes
Further information
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

28.08.2024 09.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)