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Media Studies - Gaming, the Internet and Social Media
3-4hrs
beginner levelLook into the history and evolution of electronic games, the Internet and social media to see both the positive - educational uses - and negative effects - such as video game addiction - of these developments on the wider culture and society. You will also learn about net neutrality, how to identify credible online courses and the so-called Internet Paradox.
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Media Studies - Gaming, the Internet and Social Media
Do gaming, the Internet and social media affect society? This course looks at the pros and cons of each on our culture.
Look into the history and evolution of electronic games, the Internet and social media to see both the positive - educational uses - and negative effects - such as video game addiction - of these developments on the wider culture and society. You will also learn about net neutrality, how to identify credible online courses and the so-called Internet Paradox.
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Course moduleA short ad will play before each lesson.
Module 18 Lessons
The World of Computer Games
This module cover the world of computer games and covers topics such as Computer Games: Early History; Computer Game Development; Innovations in Computer Games; Computer Games and Culture; Computer Games: Controversial Issues; Social and Educational Games.
1.Learning Outcomes
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2.Computer Games: Early History
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3.Video Game Development
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4.Innovations in Computer Games
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5.Computer Games and Culture
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6.Video Games: Controversial Issues
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7.Social and Educational Games
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8.Lesson Summary
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Module 26 Lessons
The World of the Internet
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