SOC 225Games and Gamers

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Sociology

Not in the current Undergraduate Calendar. Shown as it appeared in 2024–25.

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course examines games, gamers, and gaming culture as entry points to understanding the social implications of digital media technologies.

Prerequisites

Complete 1 of the following
- Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
  - SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
  - SOC101R - Introduction to Sociology (0.50)
- Must have completed the following:
  - SOC120R

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention SOC 225, September 2015 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2015

Nov 29, 2015 Which electives are easy, involve talking, and have a decent amount of girls in them? 0 points, 18 comments

“In this context, a decent amount is defined as at least 1:1, preferably 2:1 or more.”

u/pondering_stuff5: “Any SOC course has lots of women in them, SOC 225 is both interesting and has group work in it. None are super easy though.”

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Sep 14, 2015 Need help quick! What are some current open electives for this term? 0 points, 1 comment

“So, I was looking over my schedule for the week and noticed I'm missing an elective course. I only have 4/5 courses and I'm looking for any current open course. …”

u/Dr__Sens: “I joined SOC 225: Games and Gamers last week. I had no clue it was even a thing or if its still open but I'm kinda interested and mindlessly hoping we play games all day.”