GAMES 3020 - Ethics in Videogames

Institution:

University of Utah

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Description:

How do video games impact society? What special responsibilities do we have as players and consumers and how can we use ethical theories in our daily practice? In this class we will learn and discuss various ethical theories and examine the role games can play in helping us reason about ethical problems. Students will also pay and analyze games and discuss their embedded values and politics. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (WRTG 2009 OR WRTG 2010 OR EAS 1060 OR HONOR 2211) AND Full Major status in Games

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

08/15/2019 - 02/29/2024 

Institution Website:

www.utah.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 581-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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