HONRS390H Course Description, Spring 2010
Course Information
- Course Title
- Morgan's Raid: History Education Game Design
- Section
- Honrs390H Section 001
- Meetings
- Tuesday, 5:00–7:30 P.M. in BA200
- Credits
- 3
- Prerequisites
- Enrolled in Honors College or Instructor Permission
- Instructors and Contact Information
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- Dr. Ronald Morris (History)
- Dr. Paul Gestwicki (Computer Science), http://www.cs.bsu.edu/~pvg
Overview
In this semester, we will explore history education game design. The focus will be on Indiana's Civil War history, specifically Morgan's Raid. The expected result of this learning experience will be a professional-quality game design targeting 4th grade students. Along the way, we will address deeply challenging issues, such as the following:
- What makes a game fun?
- What is learning?
- Was Morgan a terrorist?
- What are the rules of war?
- Can a game entice a 4th grade student to consider these very questions?
Books
No textbooks are required, but there are recommended books in the bookstore and on reserve at the library. You are expected to find the resources you need to meet the course objectives.
Grading
Your grade will be determined by your dedication to the course objectives. Questions or concerns about grading may be raised with the instructors at any time.
Communication
The instructors may access email through services not affiliated with the University. Please note that such emails necessarily pass through the campus firewall in an unencrypted format, and they may be stored on servers not owned or managed by Ball State University. It is therefore advisable to restrict confidential information to office hours or appointments.
Academic Integrity
Students and faculty are bound by the Student Academic Ethics Policy of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Notice for Students with Disabilities
If you need adaptations or accomodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with the instructor, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment as soon as possible.
