ENGLISH 172: Reading Games and Playing Literature: Intro to Literary Game Studies

Course Description

A course in methods, essential questions, and theories for game studies within a literary-critical context. Course texts will include literature about games, literature that can be played as a game, games about literature, and games structured as narratives. Games will include collaborative games, computer games, and board/card games. All computer games will have options for a range of possible devices, including those in the library. Students with all skill levels in gaming are encouraged to enroll.