Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
GS.140
Game Studies Methodology Project, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Course code
GS.140Language of learning
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Usva FrimanResponsible teacher:
Jaakko StenrosResponsible teacher:
Matilda Ståhl starting from 21.2.2024Responsible organisation
Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences 100 %
Content
On this course, students will conduct a game studies research project focused on methodology. Students will practice making and justifying methodological choices, collecting and analysing empirical research material, and following good scientific conduct in dialogue with relevant literature and feedback from instructors and peers. They will also report on their research project and present their methodological findings. Course work is focused on individual project work and co-learning through group discussions.
Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
Contact teaching
08.03.2027 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)