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May 12, 2024
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COMM 1600 - History and Culture of Games
This course surveys 5000 years of game history, from ancient Sumeria to the latest next-generation consoles and MMOGs. In parallel with this historical tour, several major theories will be examined about the nature of play and the nature of games. Along the way we will also look at how games and play influence the cultures they are found in, and how culture in turn influences how people structure their leisure time will also be considered. This is a communication-intensive course.
When Offered: Fall and spring terms annually.
Cross Listed: With STSH/STSS 1600. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and either STSH/STSS 1600.
Credit Hours: 4
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