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COURSE DESCRIPTION

THEORETICAL GAME ANALYSIS/5321331

Course Title:	THEORETICAL GAME ANALYSIS
Credits	3	ECTS	7.5
Semester	2	Compulsory/Elective	Elective

COURSE INFO

-- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

Turkish

-- NAME OF LECTURER(S)

Dr. Yavuz İNAL

-- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)

-- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)

yavuz.inal@tubitak.gov.tr

-- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT

To learn about the historical developments of computer games,
Obtaining information about the theoretical, social and cultural basics of the computer games,
Analyzing the computer games regarding the ideological, philosophical and violence,
Acquiring the knowledge to provide learning environments by the help of games.
Having technical knowledge for the design of computer games.

-- MODE OF DELIVERY

The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face.

-- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES

There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course.

-- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS

There is no recommended optional programme component for this course.

--COURSE CONTENT
1. Week	Course description, presentation weeks and information about the projects,
2. Week	Historical developments of the games,
3. Week	Basic concepts of the games,
4. Week	The concept of culture in the games,
5. Week	Psychological factors and addictions in the games,
6. Week	Ideological and philosophical perspectives in the games,
7. Week	The Violence phenomenon in the games,
8. Week	Online games and social interactions,
9. Week	Learning with games,
10. Week	Human-Computer interactions in the games,
11. Week	Basic Principles of the game designing,
12. Week	Game design methods,
13. Week	The usability in the games.
14. Week	Gamification,
15. Week	Final Week (Final Exam),
16. Week	Final Week.

-- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING

Yilmaz, E., Cagiltay, K. (2005). History of Digital Games in Turkey. Authors & Digital Games Research association DIGRA. Overmars, M. (2012). A Brief History of Computer Games. Rabin, S. (2010). A Brief History of Video Games. Introduction to Game Development. Charles River Media Inc. Crawford, C. (2000).The Art of Computer Game Design. Washington State University. Juul, J. (2000). What Computer Games can and can’t do? Digital Arts and Culture conference, Bergen. Huizinga, J. (1955). Homo Ludens A Study of the Play-Element in Culture. Beacon Press. Boston, USA. And, M. (2012). Oyun ve Bügü. Csikszentmihalyi, M (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. Harper Perennial, London. Malone, T. & Lepper (1987). Making Learning Fun: A Taxonomy of Intrinsic Motivations for Learning. Inal, Y. & Kiraz, E. (2008). Bilgisayar Oyunları İdeoloji İçerir mi? Eğitsel ve Ticari Oyunlara Bakış. Türk Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, 8(3), 523-544. Squire, K. (2006). Games as Ideological World

-- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise

-- WORK PLACEMENT(S)

-- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

	Quantity	Percentage
Mid-terms	0	0
Assignment	1	26
Exercises	1	40
Projects	1	24
Practice	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade		60

-- WORKLOAD

Efficiency	Total Week Count	Weekly Duration (in hour)	Total Workload in Semester
Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week	14	3	42
Practising Hours of Course Per Week	14	3	42
Reading			0
Searching in Internet and Library	14	3	42
Designing and Applying Materials			0
Preparing Reports			0
Preparing Presentation	14	3	42
Presentation	14	1	14
Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term			0
Final and Studying for Final	1	5	5
Other			0
TOTAL WORKLOAD:			187
TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25:			7.48
ECTS:			7.5

-- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

NO	PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES	1	2	3	4	5
1	in-depth study of one context (or of a range of contexts) relevant to the field of Information Systems (IS) and understanding of the field of IS				X
2	through the project you will develop a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights, much of which is at, or informed by, the forefront of practice in IS				X
3	analyse information systems in a variety of contexts (social, organisational) using a range of appropriate approaches and methodologies				X
4	understand and integrate concepts from a range of academic disciplines contributing to IS (including, but not limited to, IS strategy, organisation behaviour and systems thinking) and context domains				X
5	critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Information Systems methodologies and to be able to predict aspects that are likely to lead to failure				X
6	formulate and test arguments, identify weaknesses and counter arguments. Critically evaluate and reflect upon own work				X
7	articulate and demonstrate use of methods and concepts in practice				X
8	demonstrate the ability think and work originally, to be able to exercise own judgement about the value of information				X
9	develop solutions to problems and compare options				X
10	work independently, reflecting on your own actions and thoughts, and making effective use of constructive feedback, plan and schedule work				X
11	develop solutions to problems and compare options				X
12	solve problems by identifying and analysing issues to determine the optimal practical solutions to improve IS performance				X
13	communicate effectively using written and graphical presentations as appropriate, producing detailed critiques and coherent project reports				X
14	seek relevant information from appropriate sources				X
15	work independently, reflecting on your own actions and thoughts, and making effective use of constructive feedback, plan and schedule work				X
16	reflect on your own practice and evaluate practice within the field of IS from a sociotechnical perspective				X
17	Apply professional values and ethics relative to information systems				X

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