Course Overview
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Games as Literature seeks to improve the visibility and portrayal of video games in the academic space. We teach about video games from an artistic perspective, and help gamers and non-gamers alike learn to benefit from their interactive experiences.... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 40 min
- Lessons 13
- Attachments 13
- Exercises 49
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86 CQ
13 Lessons in This Course
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10 minFREELiterature lesson 1Free6 CQ
The Game Professor explains why life and death situations are necessary to successful gameplay, and how the concept of ludonarrative comes into play.
with The Game ProfessorThe Game Professor explains why life and death situations are necessary to successful gameplay, and how the concept of ludonarrative comes into play.
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7 minLiterature lesson 24 CQ
In this lesson, review the mysterious elements of Lovecraftian horror that are utilized in the video game Destiny, and explore the tonal differences.
with The Game ProfessorIn this lesson, review the mysterious elements of Lovecraftian horror that are utilized in the video game Destiny, and explore the tonal differences.
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13 minLiterature lesson 37 CQ
In this lesson, you'll learn how Halo, an amazing, mystery-driven shooter game, changed the face of FPS videogames and tells a compelling, dynamic story.
with The Game ProfessorIn this lesson, you'll learn how Halo, an amazing, mystery-driven shooter game, changed the face of FPS videogames and tells a compelling, dynamic story.
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22 minLiterature lesson 412 CQ
If you want to learn about Halo's storyline, what Chief finds and how he escapes, as well as religious themes and ties, follow along with The Game Professor.
with The Game ProfessorIf you want to learn about Halo's storyline, what Chief finds and how he escapes, as well as religious themes and ties, follow along with The Game Professor.
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6 minLiterature lesson 54 CQ
Follow along with The Game Professor as he explains popular arguments against video games as an art and provides insightful evidence disproving these opinions.
with The Game ProfessorFollow along with The Game Professor as he explains popular arguments against video games as an art and provides insightful evidence disproving these opinions.
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7 minLiterature lesson 64 CQ
Explore how simple gameplay can complement a complex story, and how complex gameplay can be successful devoid of a story in this lesson on video game critique.
with The Game ProfessorExplore how simple gameplay can complement a complex story, and how complex gameplay can be successful devoid of a story in this lesson on video game critique.
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8 minLiterature lesson 75 CQ
In this lesson, learn about the three types of open worlds with The Game Professor, including how each world differs, and pros and cons of each type.
with The Game ProfessorIn this lesson, learn about the three types of open worlds with The Game Professor, including how each world differs, and pros and cons of each type.
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19 minLiterature lesson 810 CQ
Appreciate art games in this lesson with The Game Professor, including literary analyses of Loneliness, Loved, The Majesty of Color, and Passage.
with The Game ProfessorAppreciate art games in this lesson with The Game Professor, including literary analyses of Loneliness, Loved, The Majesty of Color, and Passage.
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7 minLiterature lesson 94 CQ
Gain insight into why romance isn't usually a central force in video games, and how design mechanics come into play to make romantic relationships more real.
with The Game ProfessorGain insight into why romance isn't usually a central force in video games, and how design mechanics come into play to make romantic relationships more real.
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21 minLiterature lesson 1011 CQ
Learn why Beyond Good and Evil didn't receive the attention it deserved, and how combining fun gameplay and deep storytelling make this game a masterpiece.
with The Game ProfessorLearn why Beyond Good and Evil didn't receive the attention it deserved, and how combining fun gameplay and deep storytelling make this game a masterpiece.
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9 minLiterature lesson 115 CQ
In this lesson, continue critiquing the strong character development and use of gameplay and symbolism in Beyond Good & Evil with The Game Professor.
with The Game ProfessorIn this lesson, continue critiquing the strong character development and use of gameplay and symbolism in Beyond Good & Evil with The Game Professor.
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10 minLiterature lesson 126 CQ
Discover the wonderful world of Bastion, with its strong characters, themes, and storyline and learn why this graceful and effective game is such a work of art.
with The Game ProfessorDiscover the wonderful world of Bastion, with its strong characters, themes, and storyline and learn why this graceful and effective game is such a work of art.
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14 minLiterature lesson 138 CQ
Dive into analyzing the game elements that combine to create Bastion, a highly successful story and fun-to-play RPG that's equal parts beauty and ruin.
with The Game ProfessorDive into analyzing the game elements that combine to create Bastion, a highly successful story and fun-to-play RPG that's equal parts beauty and ruin.
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10101 min10-part Literature course57 CQ
Have you ever wondered why video games are so violent? This course seeks to answer that question with an examination of violent themes in popular pieces of interactive art known as video games.
with The Game ProfessorHave you ever wondered why video games are so violent? This course seeks to answer that question with an examination of violent themes in popular pieces of interactive art known as video games.
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13160 min13-part Literature course86 CQ
In this course, tour the artistic and literary merits of video games with The Game Professor, including discussions of popular gaming topics and in-depth analyses of four games.
with The Game ProfessorIn this course, tour the artistic and literary merits of video games with The Game Professor, including discussions of popular gaming topics and in-depth analyses of four games.
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452 min4-part Literature course27 CQ
In this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
with Gregory SadlerIn this course on the intersection of philosophy and literature, examine a classic of Existentialist lit: Jean-Paul Sartre's classic short story, "The Wall."
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10101 min10-part Literature course57 CQ
Have you ever wondered why video games are so violent? This course seeks to answer that question with an examination of violent themes in popular pieces of interactive art known as video games.
with The Game ProfessorHave you ever wondered why video games are so violent? This course seeks to answer that question with an examination of violent themes in popular pieces of interactive art known as video games.
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13 minLiterature lesson7 CQ
In this lesson, get an in-depth reading of William Blake’s two poems, both titled “The Chimney Sweep," and explore the nuances of Blake's social commentary.
with Elizabeth DeanIn this lesson, get an in-depth reading of William Blake’s two poems, both titled “The Chimney Sweep," and explore the nuances of Blake's social commentary.
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4 minFREELiterature lessonFree3 CQ
Learn about William Blake's masterful poem! Enjoy a complete reading of the poem, then dig into some literary analysis that puts the poem in historical context.
with Elizabeth DeanLearn about William Blake's masterful poem! Enjoy a complete reading of the poem, then dig into some literary analysis that puts the poem in historical context.