Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age
Explore how digital media shapes identity, fandom, and social interaction in modern popular culture.
Explore how digital media shapes identity, fandom, and social interaction in modern popular culture.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Fandom and Popular Culture in the Digital Age Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Define relationships between fandom, popular culture, and digital media
Analyze personal social media usage and online identity construction
Apply critical frameworks to interpret digital culture and media
Engage effectively with online fan communities and platforms
Develop digital literacy and analytical skills
Understand the impact of social media on identity and representation
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.3 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course examines the intersection of fandom, social media, and personal identity in the digital age. Students explore how online platforms shape participatory culture, celebrity, and authentic self-expression. The curriculum covers critical concepts in media studies, including representation, interpretation, and digital literacy. Through practical exercises and analysis, participants develop skills in critical self-reflection, close reading, and understanding modern digital culture dynamics.
Fandom, Popular Culture, and Digital Media in Context
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Social Media, Representation, and Participatory Culture
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Experience, Ideology, and Pop Culture Interpretation
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
The Dark Side of Social Media
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Scholar of English Literature and Digital Culture
Dr. Christopher Haynes is an accomplished academic at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he received his Ph.D. in English Literature in 2017. His research focuses on the intersections of humanist education, digital mediation, and critical university studies, examining how these elements interact within online teaching and learning environments. Dr. Haynes is particularly interested in the dynamics of participatory culture and how they shape contemporary educational practices.In his teaching, Dr. Haynes offers courses that delve into popular culture and its impact on identity and community, such as "Comic Books, Geek Culture, and the Fandom Imaginary," "Fandom, Community, and Identity in Popular Music," and "Fandom, Social Media, and Authenticity in the Digital Age." These courses encourage students to critically engage with their interests in fandoms while exploring broader themes of identity and authenticity in the digital landscape. Through his work, Dr. Haynes aims to foster a deeper understanding of how cultural phenomena influence education and society at large.
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