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Fans and Fan Cultures

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited StatesCMS.621
Free, no sign-up neededFall 2024English
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This subject examines media audiences—specifically, fans—and the subcultures that evolve around them. Explores practices and products of fan culture, i.e., clubs, fiction, activism, etc. Readings and assignments place these practices and products within the context of various disciplines. This subject requires three short papers and presentations. Students taking the graduate version complete additional assignments.

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