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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

NMC008

Course Name:

Game Studies

Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

English

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. ZEYNEP BURCU KAYA ALPAN

Course Lecturer(s):

Zeynep Burcu Kaya Alpan

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course will introduce key areas of game studies to students, enabling them to explore and research academic areas of game studies on their own.
Course Content:	Within the scope of the course, the basic concepts of game studies, preliminary academics and their texts are introduced.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Defines and critically discusses key areas of game studies.
2) Introduces students with a dynamic and interdisciplinary field of the academia and its preliminary researchers.
3) Encourages students to independently discuss games and game studies in their everyday lives.
4) Empower them with the necessary lexicon to critique digital games and game cultures.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to game studies and exploring the syllabus.
2)	Defining Games, Rules and Play
3)	A Brief History of Game Studies
4)	Digital Games as an Art Form
5)	Representation and Identity in Games and Game Cultures
6)	Games for Change
7)	Overview of previous lectures.
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Digital Game Design Processes
10)	Production, Marketing and Labor in Digital Games
11)	Game Criticism and Game Journalism
12)	Examining selected games regarding previous lectures.
13)	Overview of the lectures.
14)	Final exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	An Introduction To Game Studies: Games In Culture, Frans Mäyrä, SAGE Publications, 2008. Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals, Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman, The MIT Press, 2004. The Routledge Companion to Video Game Studies, Mark J.P. Wolf, Bernard Perron, Routledge, 2013.
References:	Man, Play and Games, Roger Caillois, 2001. The Video Game Debate: Unravelling The Physical, Social, And Psychological Effects Of Video Games, Rachel Kowert, Thorsten Quandt, Routledge, 2015.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media.	2	2	2	1
2) Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship.	3	3	2	1
3) Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents.	2	2	2	1
4) Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production.	1	2	3	1
5) Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity.	1	3	1	2
6) Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media.	1	2	1	1
7) Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production.	3	2	2	2
8) Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects.	3	2	2	2
9) Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector.	1	2	3	2
10) Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations.	2	2	1	1
11) Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings.	3	2	2	2
12) Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings.	2	2	3	3
13) Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs.	3	2	3	3
14) Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks.	3	2	3	3
15) Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights.	3	3	3	3

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Identify and describe the foundations and characteristics of both traditional and new media.	1
2)	Critically engage in and apply media studies scholarship.	2
3)	Develop new/digital media literacy competencies and critically analyze new/digital media contents.	2
4)	Develop technical skills in both traditional and digital media production.	2
5)	Produce media contents which are sensitive to and respect cultural diversity.	2
6)	Demonstrate creative writing skills in various writing genres, including both writing for and about the media.	2
7)	Develop computer skills and use software applications related to new/digital media design and production.	2
8)	Work effectively as an individual and a part of a team, acting responsibly and respectfully to complete various types of creative projects.	2
9)	Demonstrate skills in mentorship, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship in the media sector.	2
10)	Develop a “signature work” and engage in local and/or international media sectors and non-profit organizations.	2
11)	Acquire foreign language skills to effectively communicate and work in international and cross-cultural settings.	2
12)	Acquire interpersonal skills and effectively communicate in professional settings.	2
13)	Identify the structures, trends, technological developments and issues related to new media and carry out artistic and creative activities and projects that correspond to social needs.	2
14)	Conduct media practice within national and international legal frameworks.	2
15)	Become responsible media practitioners by adhering to media ethics and principles of democracy and human rights.	2

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	14	0			0
Homework Assignments	1	0			0
Midterms	3	0			0
Final	3	0			0
Total Workload					0