University of Colorado Boulder - Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary
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Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary at Coursera Overview
Duration | 12 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Course 3 of 3 in the Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age Specialization
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level Curiosity and interest
- Approx. 12 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: English
Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary at Coursera Course details
- "Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary" explores some of the conventional framings of ?fandom? (from comic book obsessives to cosplayers) and the cultural histories that sustain it. It also explores the dark side of these dynamics, looking at what can happen when fandom turns toxic in pop culture spaces. You will continue to apply frameworks of self-reflection and close reading/analysis to the study of contemporary popular culture, and explore how those frameworks provide tools for understanding the self as much as our cultural surroundings. The course asks the fundamental question: how can what we love - what we read, what we watch, what we share - contribute to making the world a better place? Along the way, you?ll continue to develop your skills in honing and representing your fandom, specifically engaging in activities designed to help you find your fellow fans, help you find your people, and connect with them outside and beyond the course.
- Course-Level Learning Outcomes
- * Define and describe the dynamics of geek culture (fantasy, science fiction, comic books, graphic novels), as well as its relationships to fandom, popular culture, and digital media
- * Apply critical self-reflection and close reading frameworks through analytical writing and creative expression
- * Engage with pop culture and fandom communities by leveraging online platforms to make connections and synthesize learning
- * Reflect on your personal relationship to geek culture (fantasy, science fiction, comic books, graphic novels), and how popular culture intersects with memory and nostalgia
- Course 3 Skills:
- * Analysis
- * Self-Reflection
- * Critical Thinking
- * Communication
- * Culture
- * Close Reading
Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary at Coursera Curriculum
Framing Fandom in Imaginary Spaces
Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary
Framing Fandom in Imaginary Spaces
Interview with Dr. Casey Fiesler Pt 5: Geek Culture Acceptance and Transformative Works
Interview with Dr. William Kuskin Pt 1: Telling Stories of Their Past
Interview with Dr. William Kuskin Pt 2: The Fans Coagulate
The Fandom Imaginary
A Brief History of American Comics and Fandom
Choose Your Own Adventure...
Optional Additional Readings
Find Your Fandom Project Description
Close Reading and Analysis Framework Quick Reference
Definitions in Comics and Geek Culture
Superheroes, Identity, and Answering the Call for Representation
Superheroes, Identity, and Answering the Call
Interview with Dr. William Kuskin Pt 3: Networked Knowledge and Activating Meaning
Interview with Dr. William Kuskin Pt 4: Fan Culture
How to Read Comics: A Primer
Answering the Call for Representation in Comics
Choose Your Own Adventure...
Optional Additional Readings
Self-Reflection and Awareness Framework
Close Reading and Analysis Framework
Preparing Your Project Submission
When Fandom Turns Toxic
When Fandom Turns Toxic
Interview with Dr. William Kuskin Pt 5: Invisible Histories and Reclaiming Difference
Interview with Dr. William Kuskin Pt 6: A Community of Hope
Conclusion: Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary
Toxic Fandom and the Dangers of Attachment
Digital Platforms Spotlight: Reddit and Archive of Our Own (AO3)
Choose Your Own Adventure...
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Applying Your Skills in Your Communities
Course Content Review
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