Wprowadzenie do game studies Field of study: Media Cultures
Programme code: W1-N1KM19.2024

Module name: Wprowadzenie do game studies
Module code: W1-KM-N1-WdGS03
Programme code: W1-N1KM19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the discipline of game studies. The student acquires knowledge of the history and theory of games and the discipline. Knows and understands the complexity of the issue and recognises the various types of games and their mechanisms of operation, and knows the basic tools of analysis and interpretation. Understands game theory in the perspective of cultural studies and media studies.
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]
understands the complex role of games and gamification in contemporary social reality [K_01]
 W1-M01SN_K04 [4/5]
is able to apply basic game studies terminology, is able to deconstruct game spaces and understands their operation and function [U_01]
 W1-M01SN_U04 [5/5]
is able to interpret cultural and social phenomena in a game studies perspective independently [U_02]
 W1-M01SN_U05 [3/5]
has knowledge, leading to specialisation, of the theory and history of games, including the most important methodological concepts and definitions, in a social and cultural perspective [W_01]
 W1-M01SN_W02 [3/5]
recognises the various methods of analysing and interpreting games, while also being familiar with the various branches of the game studies discipline [W_02]
 W1-M01SN_W05 [4/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W1-KM-W] 10 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		exam K_01 U_01 U_02 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.
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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