552.290 (22W) Topics in British Cultural Studies: From Potterheads to Whovians. Media Fandom and Fan Studies
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- Lehrende/r
- LV Nummer Südostverbund ENM02002UL
- LV-Titel englisch Topics in British Cultural Studies: From Potterheads to Whovians. Media Fandom and Fan Studies
- LV-Art Proseminar (prüfungsimmanente LV )
- LV-Modell Präsenzlehrveranstaltung
- Semesterstunde/n 2.0
- ECTS-Anrechnungspunkte 3.0
- Anmeldungen 21 (25 max.)
- Organisationseinheit
- Unterrichtssprache Englisch
- LV-Beginn 14.10.2022
- eLearning zum Moodle-Kurs
Zeit und Ort
LV-Beschreibung
Intendierte Lernergebnisse
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the academic field of fan studies in general and British media fandom in particular. Upon completion, students will be able to understand basic concepts and approaches in fan/audience studies, critically examine and analyze fan phenomena and related concepts, reflect on their own aca-fan position, and conduct ethical research in fan communities.
Lehrmethodik
Short input lectures, group activities and discussions, student presentations, plenary discussions of assigned texts
Inhalt/e
In this cultural studies class, students will…
…learn more about the historical development and key theories of media audiences and fan studies
…explore media fandom from a wide variety of perspectives
…engage with concepts of power related to the fan image and fan communities
…closely examine the British media space
…critically reflect on their own fan identities and activities
…design and practice critical and ethical fan research
Topics include:
- History/ paradigms of audiences
- British Cultural Studies and Fan Studies
- Definitions, characteristics and activities of fans
- Public images of fans
- Fandom and power (gender, race, age, class, sexuality, etc.)
- British media fandom (Harry Potter, Dr. Who, Sherlock,…)
- Fan research
Erwartete Vorkenntnisse
None. Attendance of the first session (Oct 14) is mandatory!
Curriculare Anmeldevoraussetzungen
Please mind the requirements according to your curriculum.
Literatur
All materials and readings will be made available on Moodle.
Prüfungsinformationen
Prüfungsmethode/n
This proseminar has four pillars of assessment:
- active and constructive participation in class, worth 20%
- student presentations from a range of preselected topics, worth 20%
- a fan diary, i.e., a collection of short, reflective responses to writing prompts and activities, worth 20%
- a proseminar paper (2000 words), free choice of topic, worth 40% of the final grade.
A positive grade in all pillars of assessment is necessary to successfully complete this proseminar.
More information will be given during the introductory session.
Prüfungsinhalt/e
All contents/topics from classes and additional readings as announced.
Beurteilungskriterien/-maßstäbe
Comprehensiveness of preparation, quality/structure of arguments/analysis, quantity and quality of sources used, formal requirements, proper academic conduct.
General remark on plagiarism/ code of conduct:
Please refer to the department’s policy on plagiarism and its code of conduct. Students who do not adhere to these rules will be removed from class immediately.
Beurteilungsschema
Note BenotungsschemaPosition im Curriculum
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 17W.2)
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Fach: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Pflichtfach)
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ENM.002 Topics in British Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.290 Topics in British Cultural Studies: From Potterheads to Whovians. Media Fandom and Fan Studies (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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ENM.002 Topics in British Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
-
Fach: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Pflichtfach)
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 15W.2)
-
Fach: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Pflichtfach)
-
ENM.002 Topics in British Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.290 Topics in British Cultural Studies: From Potterheads to Whovians. Media Fandom and Fan Studies (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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ENM.002 Topics in British Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
-
Fach: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Pflichtfach)
- Bachelor-Lehramtsstudium Bachelor Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 407, Version: 19W.2)
-
Fach: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Pflichtfach)
-
ENM.002 Topics in British Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.290 Topics in British Cultural Studies: From Potterheads to Whovians. Media Fandom and Fan Studies (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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ENM.002 Topics in British Cultural Studies (
2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
-
Fach: Anglophone Cultural History and Theory
(Pflichtfach)
- Diplom-Lehramtsstudium Unterrichtsfach Englisch
(SKZ: 344, Version: 04W.7)
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2.Abschnitt
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Fach: Advanced Culture Studies
(Pflichtfach)
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Topics in British Culture Studies (
2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
- 552.290 Topics in British Cultural Studies: From Potterheads to Whovians. Media Fandom and Fan Studies (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Topics in British Culture Studies (
2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Advanced Culture Studies
(Pflichtfach)
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2.Abschnitt
- Bachelorstudium Anglistik und Amerikanistik
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Fach: Fachliches Grundstudium Culture
(Pflichtfach)
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6.1 Topics in British Cultural Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
- 552.290 Topics in British Cultural Studies: From Potterheads to Whovians. Media Fandom and Fan Studies (2.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 2. Semester empfohlen
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6.1 Topics in British Cultural Studies (
0.0h PS / 3.0 ECTS)
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Fach: Fachliches Grundstudium Culture
(Pflichtfach)