Open AccessThe affective labor of fan studies: A pedagogical problem in two parts
Author(s) -
Regina Yung Lee
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
transformative works and cultures
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1941-2258
DOI - 10.3983/twc.2020.1877
Subject(s) - fandom , affect (linguistics) , work (physics) , sociology , mathematics education , psychology , visual arts , media studies , art , engineering , communication , mechanical engineering
This work describes the iterative redesign of a single introductory fan studies course over several years. The exigencies of teaching fandom tactics, combined with institutional uptake of affective labor, affect students' learning. Methods of addressing these issues in the next iteration of the course are contemplated.