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

Course Schedule