Introduction to Game Studies and Learning Game Design
Course code
IFI7375.DT
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Course title in Estonian
Sissejuhatus mängude uuringutesse ja õpimängude disaini
Course title in English
Introduction to Game Studies and Learning Game Design
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
To introduce key concepts, areas, and debates in game studies, game design, and game-based learning. To equip students with the skills needed to analyze and evaluate learning games.
Brief description of the course
Definitions of games and play. Game taxonomies. Key terms in game design. Key areas and concepts in game studies. Serious games, learning games, game-based learning. Knowledge transfer and types of learning in games.
The course will conclude with a final exam during which students will analyze and evaluate an existing learning game assigned to them using terms and concepts covered in the course.
The course will conclude with a final exam during which students will analyze and evaluate an existing learning game assigned to them using terms and concepts covered in the course.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- lists key areas of game studies;
- defines key terms in game studies and game-based learning;
- classifies existing games according to their design;
- applies game-based learning concepts to analyze learning games;
- evaluates the design of a learning game.
- lists key areas of game studies;
- defines key terms in game studies and game-based learning;
- classifies existing games according to their design;
- applies game-based learning concepts to analyze learning games;
- evaluates the design of a learning game.
Teacher
Mikhail Fiadotau
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