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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
GS.140

Game Studies Methodology Project, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Course code
GS.140
Language of learning
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Advanced studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Usva Friman
Responsible teacher:
Jaakko Stenros
Responsible teacher:
Matilda Ståhl starting from 21.2.2024
Responsible 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)