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Title:

Engagement 1.0: Understanding the History of Fan Interactivity

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Beginner

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Content

Organizer:

Ivan Askwith, Big Spaceship

Panelists:

Ivan Askwith (Big Spaceship), Henry Jenkins (henryjenkins.org), Gail de Koznik (Center for New Media at UC Berkeley)

Description:

U.S. pop culture has a rich history of fan engagement. This panel examines fan involvement in immersive storytelling forms such as ARGs and MMORPGs in a new light, exploring how these interactive narratives can be better understood in comparison with longstanding fan practices from fanfic and cosplay to pro wrestling.

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Zilch - I have no interest in this idea.
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OK - But this is not really my cup of tea.
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Good - I might attend this panel.
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Better - I probably will attend this panel.
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Best - I will definitely attend this panel.
5

Amazing - This justifies my trip to SXSW.

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B: = Beginner level
I: = Intermediate level
A: = Advanced level

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