FYSE1175A-F12
The Game of Go
The Game of Go
Go is an ancient board game which originated in East Asia and is now played and studied by over 30 million people worldwide. The game is intellectually demanding and rigorous as well as highly creative and intuitive. In this seminar we will study the fundamentals of play, record and critique our games, and learn the history of Go and some of its outstanding practitioners. Additionally, we will gain some appreciation of Asian arts and cultures through our readings and writing projects. There will be plenty of game practice, analysis, some film and anime discussion, and a class tournament. 3 hrs. sem.
Go is an ancient board game which originated in East Asia and is now played and studied by over 30 million people worldwide. The game is intellectually demanding and rigorous as well as highly creative and intuitive. In this seminar we will study the fundamentals of play, record and critique our games, and learn the history of Go and some of its outstanding practitioners. Additionally, we will gain some appreciation of Asian arts and cultures through our readings and writing projects. There will be plenty of game practice, analysis, some film and anime discussion, and a class tournament. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Fall 2012
- Location:
- Warner Hall 507(WNS 507)
- Schedule:
- 9:30am-10:45am on Tuesday, Thursday at WNS 507 (Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 7, 2012)
1:30pm-4:15pm on Friday at WNS 507 (Sep 10, 2012 to Dec 7, 2012) - Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Pete Schumer
- Subject:
- First Year Seminar
- Department:
- First-Year Seminar Program
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL CW DED
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92895
- Subject Code:
- FYSE
- Course Number:
- 1175
- Section Identifier:
- A