SOC 106 - Sociology of Game Design and Culture (W) (1)

In this course, we will examine game design and gaming cultures through a sociological lens. Through socio-cultural and rhetorical analysis of texts, games, and your own gaming experiences, we will explore the elements and expectations of game design and gameplay; the cultural representations, interactional experiences, and boundary marking practices of inclusion and exclusion; and other social factors impacting game design and cultures. This course encourages students to understand the importance of audience, context, and genre, to be deliberate in their compositional choices, and to communicate effectively and meaningfully. Not open to students who have previously completed a First-Year Writing Course.
(First Year Writing Seminar (FYW)) (Social Science)