Basics of Esports Landscape (2 cr)
Code: EU00CE49-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.04.2022 - 31.12.2022
Timing
01.05.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Janus Pitkänen
Groups
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Objective
Understanding esports in general as an environment.
What is esports beyond just playing video games.
Understanding social practices of esports.
Understanding esports as a part of experience economy.
Understanding how esports fits into the definition of sports.
Understanding different aspects of esports athletes and their career.
Further information
Available only for Sports students (Esports students have the same course as a compulsory course in their curriculums).
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Students’ know-how, professional knowledge, and skills are assessed using a grading scale Pass – Fail. In such a grading system, a 70% correct answer must be achieved to be awarded the grade pass.