History of Games & Play
Overview
Subject area
GD
Catalog Number
111
Course Title
History of Games & Play
Department(s)
Description
Humans have been playing games since prehistory. This course critically examines the many forms those games have taken—from Backgammon to Super Mario Bros. to Dungeons & Dragons to Fortnite. Students will build an understanding of where modern games come from, how they influence our culture at large, and where they may be headed.
Typically Offered
All Terms
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
010700