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Kursusnavn (dansk):	Computer Games Culture
Kursusnavn (engelsk):	Computer Games Culture
Semester:	Efterår 2017
Udbydes under:	cand.it., spil (games)
Omfang i ECTS:	15,00
Kursussprog:	Engelsk
Kursushjemmeside:	https://learnit.itu.dk
Min. antal deltagere:	1
Forventet antal deltagere:	0
Maks. antal deltagere:	40
Formelle forudsætninger:	None, though this course will be particularly relevant to students who have already taken sociology/media/cultural studies courses and/or another class in computer game studies.
Læringsmål:	After successful completion of the course the student should be able to: • Demonstrate, through discussion and written work, an understanding of major areas within sociological computer game research. • Situate that analysis within a broader social theory framework. • Identify, for their final research paper, an empirical question/problem/domain in the social/cultural analysis of computer games. • Select an appropriate method for its examination. • Undertake a scholarly literature review relevant to the research area. • Carry out that original research. • Provide the analysis and argumentation via a substantial research paper.
Fagligt indhold:	This course will examine computer games from a cultural and sociological perspective. Using a variety of theoretical & methodological approaches (drawn from the humanities and social sciences) a range of topics will be discussed in an attempt to understand not only the internal workings and social dynamics of computer games, but their place in the broader culture. Potential topics include: technology studies and values, games as material and symbolic sites of meaning making, avatars as social artifacts, social processes and interaction, bodies and identities at play, class, race and gender in representation, intellectual property debates, management and governance of communities, co-creative activities.
Læringsaktiviteter:	Lectures, discussions based on reading, as well as individual supervision will constitute the bulk of course activities. The course consists of 4 lecture sessions and four exercise sessions along with individual supervision of a written assignment. During the semester students will be asked to hand in four assignments that will form the base for the term paper as well as guide individual supervision. These assignments will address topics such as the formulation of research question and justification, literature review and methodology. This is a graduate level course and as such, all students are expected to attend the sessions and fully participate in group exercises, come prepared (having done the reading, bringing it to class, and being ready to participate in discussion), and be working at a serious level commensurate with a graduate education. All students should be familiarized with the ITU’s academic conduct & plagiarism policy (available online at the university website). If in doubt as to what constitutes appropriate quoting and citation practices you should speak with the professor. Note that you are also not allowed to dual-submit work (i.e. submitting the same paper, project, etc. for grading in more than one course at any time). Any violation of the university policy on academic integrity will result in disciplinary action.
Obligatoriske aktivititer:	Der er ingen obligatoriske aktiviteter. Vær venlig KUN at ændre denne tekst når der er obligatoriske aktiviteter./ There are no mandatory activities. Please, change this text ONLY when there are mandatory activities.
Eksamensform og -beskrivelse:	C: Skriftlige arbejder uden mundtlig eksamen., (7-scale, external exam) Students will be responsible for conducting an original piece of research that will form the basis of their final paper.
Litteratur udover forskningsartikler:	The course compendium should be purchased from the KUA Bookstore and brought to every class session. Full details TBA.