Gaming and Gender: The Digital Divide? (Degree level)
Course Information
This degree elective breadth course combines the study of digital games and psychological, sociological, cultural, aesthetic and literary influences characteristic in online gaming. Students explore parallels between modern societal values related to gender and those occurring in the gaming world. Through experiential learning opportunities involving gameplay, students examine a variety of elements and how they converge or diverge from socio-cultural norms.
Intake S26 SEM
Start Date May 12 / 2026
End Date Aug 18 / 2026
Prerequisite(s):
Affiliation in a Degree program
Computer Software Requirements:
n/a
Chats:
n/a
Group Work:
n/a
Registering college code:
NO-TBA
Host college code:
SE-LSO430
How to register
You can register in-person, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL 001–not NO-ENL001). For details call Eliisa Ollila (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
Contact
Eliisa Ollila
Phone : (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
Email : ontariolearn@northern.on.ca
Highway 101 EastP.O. Box 3211Timmins, ON
P4N 8R6
Phone : (705) 567-9291 ext. 3671
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