Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in WRTG 2009 OR WRTG 2010 OR EAS 1060 OR HONOR 2211 OR AP English score of 3+ OR IB Higher Level English A: Literature score of 6+
Course Attribute:
Sustainability - Limited
Description
How do video games impact society? What special responsibilities do we have as players and consumers and how can we use ethical theories in our daily practice? In this class we will learn and discuss various ethical theories and examine the role games can play in helping us reason about ethical problems. Students will also pay and analyze games and discuss their embedded values and politics.