Author Archives: Professor Sample

About Professor Sample

Mark Sample is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at George Mason University, where he researches and teaches contemporary and experimental literature, electronic literature, graphic novels, and videogames.

Summary of tweets for February 1st, 2012

Below is a summary of tweets from February 1st, 2012 @krystinhope: getting into interesting conversations with co-workers about video games. #HNRS353 – 31 Jan 12 02:05

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Summary of tweets for February 1st, 2012

Below is a summary of tweets from February 1st, 2012 @krystinhope: getting into interesting conversations with co-workers about video games. #HNRS353 – 31 Jan 12 02:05

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Summary of tweets for January 30th, 2012

Below is a summary of tweets from January 30th, 2012 @falingwithstyle: Talking about the rules of play makes me think of Calvin and Hobbes and “Calvinball” #HNRS353 http://t.co/EKa5DuLn – 30 Jan 12 22:55 @falingwithstyle: I couldn’t wait for class: playing … Continue reading

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Summary of tweets for January 29th, 2012

Below is a summary of tweets from January 29th, 2012 @jimbo_limbo_: Upgrade Complete left me feeling slightly conned, but laughing at myself and at the premise of the game #Hnrs353 http://t.co/EkqDsrI6 – 29 Jan 12 21:42 @emily_sawyer: I made some … Continue reading

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Summary of tweets for January 28th, 2012

Below is a summary of tweets from January 28th, 2012 @jimbo_limbo_: #HNRS353 First ever blog post, announced on my 8th ever Tweet. It’s only been a week, and look how much this class changed my life. – 27 Jan 12 … Continue reading

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Summary of tweets for January 28th, 2012

Below is a summary of tweets from January 28th, 2012 @jimbo_limbo_: #HNRS353 First ever blog post, announced on my 8th ever Tweet. It’s only been a week, and look how much this class changed my life. – 27 Jan 12 … Continue reading

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Summary of tweets for January 26th, 2012

Below is a summary of tweets from January 26th, 2012 @samplereality: Farmville has more in common with Skyrim than with actual farming – me, in #HNRS353 today. – 24 Jan 12 21:42 @kreshleman: RT @samplereality: So far my #HNRS353 students … Continue reading

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Summary of tweets for January 24th, 2012

Below is a summary of tweets from January 24th, 2012 @chriswjones: @samplereality oh I gotcha. I just assumed based on that recycled syllabus….either way I’m quite excited for #HNRS353 – 24 Jan 12 19:08 @samplereality: @chriswjones Actually, still not sure … Continue reading

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Welcome to HNRS 353-001

Welcome to the course website and blog for HNRS 353-001, an Honors College seminar focusing on the cultural impact and analysis of videogames. Here you’ll find all the course documents, including the most up-to-date version of the schedule as well … Continue reading

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