Middlebury

GSFS 0358

Theories of Spectatorship

Theories of Spectatorship, Audience, and Fandom
In this course we will explore the dynamics of spectatorship, audience engagement, and fan communities, from Hitchcock to anime, from The Beatles to BLACKPINK, from Star Trek to The Untamed. How do we engage with media texts? Is our experience of media today radically different from the early years of cinema? What does it mean to be a fan? Have our notions of fandom changed over time? How do race, gender, class, and cultural context inform media engagement? We will consider key theoretical approaches and interrogate our own position as spectators, consumers, and fans in media culture. (FMMC 0101 or FMMC 0102 or FMMC 0104 or FMMC 0276) 3 hrs. lect./disc./3 hrs. screen.
Subject:
Gender Sexuality &Fem. Studies
Department:
PrgGender/Sexuality/Fem. Study
Division:
Interdisciplinary
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR ART CW SOC
Equivalent Courses:
FMMC 0358 *
WAGS 0358

Sections

Spring 2025

GSFS0358A-S25 Lecture

Fall 2024

GSFS0358A-F24 Lecture (Stein)

Spring 2024

GSFS0358A-S24 Lecture (Stein)

Fall 2022

GSFS0358A-F22 Lecture (Stein)
GSFS0358Z-F22 Screening (Stein)

Spring 2021

GSFS0358A-S21 Lecture (Stein)
GSFS0358Z-S21 Screening (Stein)

Fall 2020

GSFS0358A-F20 Lecture (Stein)

Fall 2018

GSFS0358A-F18 Lecture (Stein)

Spring 2016

GSFS0358A-S16 Lecture (Stein)