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Course unit, curriculum year 2019–2020
GAMS05B
Game Education and Youth Gaming Culture, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 2 (21.10.2019–31.12.2019)
Course code
GAMS05BLanguage of instruction
EnglishAcademic year
2019–2020Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mikko MeriläinenResponsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
The course is a media educational look into young gamers and digital gaming as a part of youth in the 2010s. The role of games as part of everyday life is discussed in light of current research, including issues of parenting, public discourse, and gaming-related risks, as well as key phenomena such as streaming and esports.
Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
23.10.2019 – 04.12.2019
Active in period 2 (21.10.2019–31.12.2019)