Intermediate Game Studies: Contemporary Discourse in Games

(4 Credits)

Building off the groundwork from Intro to Game Studies, this course will connect theoretical material with contemporary popular discourse and how studies relates to the everyday in the games industry. Our class will be incredibly live, sourcing readings happening within 2 weeks of class so students can practice participating in professional discourse. This is useful for anyone interested in joining the games industry or adjacent fields to observe how theory meets practice and how critical thinking adds to popular thought.