Games - between theory and practice Field of study: Media Cultures
Programme code: W1-S1KM19.2024

Module name: Games - between theory and practice
Module code: W1-KM-S1-GMTaP03
Programme code: W1-S1KM19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to deepen the student's knowledge and competence in the field of game studies in the broadest sense. The student acquires a broad knowledge of contemporary game theory and the development of the discipline, is able to recognise and analyse different types and genres of games. Understands the special role of world-building processes in the process of game development Understands and can describe game mechanics.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
can actively navigate contemporary media spaces and apply social gamification methods [K_01]
 W1-M01SN_K03 [5/5]
understands the operation and function of games, can critically analyse and interpret games within the perspective of media cultures [U_01]
 W1-M01SN_U05 [5/5]
has an in-depth knowledge of the theory and history of games, knows the most important methodological concepts and definitions and is able to use them in his research [W_01]
 W1-M01SN_W02 [4/5]
knows the methods of game research and creation, how the mechanics work in different types and genres of games, knows the different types and genres of games, understands the mechanisms of game space creation with particular emphasis on worldbuilding [W_02]
 W1-M01SN_W05 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [W1-KM-K] 15 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Production exercise – workshop [e02] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K_01 U_01
lecture [W1-KM-W] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work W_01 W_02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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