Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course aims to provide an introduction to the field of game studies as well as an overview of different cultural approaches to video games. After a presentation of the main game theories and the different ways of defining this object (what is a game? what is playing? what is the place of this activity among other cultural practices?), the course addresses several themes related to the cultural dimension of the medium.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Learning to conceptualize video games as an object of study and research, through the application of multiple disciplinary approaches.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Nihil.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Some of the course sessions are divided into two parts: a theoretical part (presenting research in game science on a defined topic) and a practical part of game commentary in class.
Led by Björn-Olav Dozo and Alexis Messina, the course is delivered collegially by a teaching team.
External speakers are also invited each year.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Two books are recommended to accompany the course:
- Liège Game Lab, Culture vidéoludique ! 2019, Liège;
- Sébastien Genvo and Thibaut Philippette (eds.) Introduction aux théories des jeux vidéo. 2023, Liège, PULG.
PowerPoint presentations and ressources (texts, videos) will be made available on eCampus.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )
Further information:
Course assessment will include a two-part written examination to evaluate the acquisition of core knowledge and to assess the ability to mobilize knowledge and engage in critical analysis.
Work placement(s)
Nihil.
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The course takes place in the second semester, every Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Depending on the equipment of the room, the sessions will be recorded and made available as podcasts on MyULiège.
Contacts
Appointments can only be made by email: alexis.messina@uliege.be
Association of one or more MOOCs
The MOOC entitled 'Il était une fois la littérature jeunesse (P1)' is associated with this course.
The MOOC entitled 'Introduction à la culture vidéoludique (P2)' is associated with this course.