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Theories of Play

Course code

TSK6011.LT

old course code

TSK6011

Course title in Estonian

Mängu teooriad

Course title in English

Theories of Play

ECTS credits

3.0

Assessment form

assessment

lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

To introduce students to the basic concepts and theoretical questions concerning the nature of play and games.

Brief description of the course

The course will offer varied readings and discussions in order to provide a means of analyse how and why play is an essential function of human existence and culture. In the learning process, it will draw on theoretical perspectives from psychology, sociology, anthropology and cultural history.
Independent work includes reading compulsory texts and acquiring learning material. There are two essay type tests during the course.

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- understands main concepts and theoretical approaches and perspectives of play;
- can discuss about play in human life, culture and society.

Teacher

lekt Joe Noormets

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