Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age
How might what we love - what we watch, what we read, what we post - make our communities healthier and more vibrant? This question guides Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age. In our networked and information-saturated world, three vital needs emerge: representing identity in digital media, interrogating the products of culture, and engaging meaningfully with digital communities. This course addresses these needs by inviting you into a space of reflection at the intersection of fandom, popular culture, and digital media.
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How might what we love - what we watch, what we read, what we post - make our communities healthier and more vibrant? This question guides Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age. In our networked and information-saturated world, three vital needs emerge: representing identity in digital media, interrogating the products of culture, and engaging meaningfully with digital communities. This course addresses these needs by inviting you into a space of reflection at the intersection of fandom, popular culture, and digital media. More than at any point in human history, these forces have put at our fingertips the means to create and disseminate ourselves in the world. We will explore the products of popular culture and trace the fan networks that sustain and derive value from them. Along the way, we will train you to recognize relationships between popular culture and the political and commercial forces that shape its publication, distribution, and consumption. This course will equip you with the tools necessary to boost your digital media fluency and define, shape, and evolve your identity as a fan within digital spaces. But ultimately, this is a celebration - a celebration of you and your communities, what you love, and how that love might bring people together to change the world. Together, we can make this a community-driven online resource for our shared endeavor of analyzing and understanding fandom and popular culture.Auto Summary
Discover how your passions can enrich your community with the course "Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age," designed for individuals keen on exploring the dynamic intersection of fandom, popular culture, and digital media. This foundational course, offered by Coursera, falls under the Business & Management domain and is led by expert instructors. Delve into how our favorite media - from what we watch and read to what we share online - can strengthen and invigorate our communities. The course addresses three crucial aspects in today’s digital world: representing identity in digital media, critically analyzing cultural products, and engaging deeply with digital communities. Throughout this journey, you will gain insights into how digital media shapes our identities and the socio-political and commercial influences on popular culture. This course aims to enhance your digital media fluency and help you understand the value of fan networks. Whether you're looking to deepen your appreciation of popular culture or enhance your engagement within digital communities, this course offers valuable perspectives and tools. Engage in this celebration of fandom and discover how your interests can unite people and inspire change. Flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional plans, make it accessible for everyone eager to learn. Join us and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to analyzing and understanding the impact of popular culture in the digital age.
Christopher Haynes