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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
GAMS03

Introduction to Game Studies Methods, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Course code
GAMS03
Language of instruction
English
Academic year
2020–2021
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Frans Mäyrä
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %

Methodologies outline the general research strategies of how research is conducted. They are the theoretical structure that situate how research questions are answered with specific tools, i.e. methods. This course gives an overview of key game studies methodologies, their connections to theories and concepts, and their applicability.


Prerequisites: recommended: VIMO programme intermediate level methodology studies ('MEDA6 Tutkimustyön perusteet’) or corresponding methodology studies from another field   

Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Further information
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Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

13.01.2021 07.03.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)