GamesStudiesColloquium ... Syllabus ... Modules
M Aug 31 - start, look at syllabus
W Sep 2 - gaming histories/discuss study skills
M Sep 7 LABOR DAY
W Sep 9 - History
M Sep 14 - Theory
W Sep 16 - TBA; DEADLINE submit topics choice
M Sep 21 - Reading: Cyberdrama Section - First Person.
- Please come to class with your notes to use as reference in our discussion and be prepared to hand them in.
W Sep 23 - TBA
M Sep 28 - YOM KIPPUR
W Sep 30 - Reading Ludology Section - First Person
- Please come to class with your notes to use as reference in our discussion and be prepared to hand them in.
M Oct 5 - Serious Gaming
- Presentations by Cayden and Josephine
W Oct 7
- Class discussion of reading
M Oct 12 - Virtual War
- Class discussion of reading
W Oct 14
- Presentations by Ted, Danny, Josephine
M Oct 19 - Games Save the World
- Class discussion of reading and McGonigal video
W Oct 21
- Presentation by Lucas & Game chosen by the victorious team B
M Oct 26 - Identity Issues
- Cayden Presentation & Class discussion of reading
W Oct 28
- Presentations by Brian, Tyler, Peter, Gavin
M Nov 2 - Games-Art:Art-Games
- Class discussion of reading
W Nov 4
- Presentations by Varun, Kevin, Hans
M Nov 9 - Multiplayer Games and Virtual Worlds
- SL visits & discussion of reading
W Nov 11
- Presentations by Jesse, John, Laurence
M Nov 16 - Wii
- Discuss Reading and play Wii
W Nov 18
- Presentations by Charlotte, Jonathan
M Nov 23
- GAME REVIEW PRESENTATIONS START
- DEADLINE FOR FIRST DRAFT OF PAPER
W Nov 25 FALL RECESS
M Nov 30 Laurence, Gavin
W Dec 2 John C, Charlotte, Lucas, John G
M Dec 7 Kevin, Danny, Ted, Tyler
W Dec 9 Peter, Jesse, Hans, Brian, Varun
M Dec 14 FINAL PAPER DUE