COMM 4320 - Communications and Virtual Gaming

3 hours (1;0;2)

Exploration of fundamental concepts related to games and gamers from socio-cultural, psychological and technological viewpoints. Explores the role of gaming technologies in communication, focusing on how they change the nature of communication and their impacts on people’s lives and on society, and develops analytical abilities for examining games and gaming technology.

Prerequisite(s): TECM 1500 or TECM 3500. Communication studies majors must complete COMM 3010 prior to enrolling.