Description

They will use methods from textual and discourse analysis to examine archives and communities built around particular fandoms. Fandoms are a collective of people with a common interest in specific cultural artifacts, such as pieces of art, music, literature, videos games, or entertainment media. Wikis are one particular area of interest where fandoms thrive, and their analysis will help to uncover the marks of construction of these online communities. Within the archiving and performance of the artifacts, they will look specifically and concepts such as "truth" and "authenticity" imagined and articulated in internet realms.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Meet weekly with Graduate TA and me over the course for the semester, create a cache of wikis, fandoms, and related online communities. Develop a literature review and winnow the case studies to make a focused research plan Perform analysis of the artifacts using the applicable theories, and present.

Desired Qualifications

None Listed.