Middlebury

FMMC0358A-F24

Theories of Spectatorship

Theories of Spectatorship, Audience, and Fandom
In this course we explore the transcultural 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 in local and global contexts? 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, national, 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. 3 hrs. lect./disc./3 hrs. screen.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92499
Subject Code:
FMMC
Course Number:
0358
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FMMC 0358

All Sections in Fall 2024

Fall 2024

FMMC0358A-F24 Lecture (Stein)