This course explores the current issues shaping the gaming industry and gaming culture. Students will examine the global, national, and organizational forces that influence gaming management and practice. Other topics include: ethical and legal issues surrounding game development and gaming; how as social technologies, games can facilitate community building, interaction, and development; rapid growth of competitive collegiate gaming programs. Through analysis of real-world examples and cases, students will gain an understanding of the complex challenges facing today's gaming industry.
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