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By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
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Describe Brian Sutton-Smith’s seven rhetorics of play.
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Explore the history of toys and games.
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Identify continuity and change in play across centuries.
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Compare play activities across cultures.
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Debate the impact of modern technology on play.
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Investigate where children and teenagers play in your neighborhood.
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Discuss the provision and exclusion of play spaces in society.
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Explore the role of emotion and gender in children’s play.
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Evaluate the role of play during times of illness, trauma or accident.
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Investigate types of play in virtual worlds.
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Summarise the experiences of activists, practitioners and parents in relation to disability and play.
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Demonstrate an understanding of serious play through playful missions.
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Reflect on the relationship between play, creativity and innovation in the workplace.
