Session

Winter 2027

 Term

W

Format

SEMR

Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite

This course explores games and play from the perspective of archaeology. It includes the evidence for play in the archaeological record, the representation of the past and archaeologists in games, and the complex relationships we form with the past through popular media. A variety of tabletop roleplaying, digital, and board games will be played in class as we examine both products and perspectives on archaeological reception, misconceptions, and the real-world effect games can have on marginalized and racialized peoples. Prerequisites - Completion of one of the following: ANTH 2110 6.0 Core Concepts in Anthropology or ANTH 2140 3.0 Introduction to Archaeology and Prehistory.

Course Start Up

Course Websites hosted on York's "eClass" are accessible to students during the first week of the term. It takes two business days from the time of your enrolment to access your course website. Course materials begin to be released on the course website during the first week. To log in to your eClass course visit the York U eClass Portal and login with your Student Passport York Account. If you are creating and participating in Zoom meetings you may also go directly to the York U Zoom Portal.

For further course Start Up details, review the Getting Started webpage.

For IT support, students may contact University Information Technology Client Services via askit@yorku.ca or (416) 736-5800. Please also visit UIT Student Services or the Getting Help - UIT webpages.