weekSix

=Week Six: March 11th=


 * Midterm Review!

Discussion: the conclusion of Epic and the Gamer Hero

Jeopardy game in class

No wiki work over spring break--

About the Exam The exam will take the entire class time on March 25th. It is not open book, and will begin promptly at 11 AM.

It consists of 5 short answer questions that call for a single substantial paragraph and 2 long essay questions. There are 3 choices for the essays, choose 2 to respond to at length. Full credit will be given only for essay questions that develop a clear thesis, show reflection on the readings and class discussions, and build from that understanding to a viewpoint on the topic. **

** Jeopardy Game Questions **

 * Compare and contrast MMO and MUD
 * Who writes a story for an MMO? How does it compare to other collaborative storytelling environment.
 * What is an avatar?
 * Describe the evolution of the "gamer hero" using Epic and other examples.
 * What social consequences accompany PvP? How do designers address them?
 * How is death handled in virtual worlds?
 * What can you do in a wiki and not in a form?
 * Compare and contrast Facebook, blogs, and Twitter.
 * What role do griefers play in shaping the web?
 * What do we mean when we say everyone has become an author? Why is this "new"- is it new?
 * Describe "ambient awareness".
 * How is anonymity in authorship viewed differently across the cultures? Across forms?
 * How is the internet like a bottle of gin?
 * Describe cell phone novels using the terms and forms of "traditional" (print) media.
 * Who decides what rules govern online interactions? Why?
 * How is the world of Epic's New Earth a critique of our culture.