In this course we explore the transcultural dynamics of spectatorship, audience engagement, and fan communities, from Hitchcock to anime, from The Beatles to BTS, from Star Trek to The Untamed. We will dig into a range of questions, including:
We will consider key theoretical approaches and interrogate our own position as spectators, consumers, and fans in media culture.
We'll follow a weekly schedule as follows:
This class is a discussion-oriented, seminar class. Attendance and participation are a key part of the class. Your presence & engagement shapes the class experience and greatly contributes to your and your classmate’s learning. Please come to class having done the readings, ready to engage and participate. Participation in this class means both speaking and active listening, as well as providing peers with thoughtful feedback on their work and ideas. I do not have a strict technology-use policy for during class time (i.e. use of phones, tablets, and computers), but please be mindful of staying present and engaged with the class and your classmates.
We will not have an ongoing zoom option; if you need to miss more than two classes because of health or personal issues, please reach out to both your dean and to me to make arrangements. When you miss class, please connect with a classmate to get their notes/find out what you missed. I’m also happy to meet with you during my office hours.