Understanding fandom as participatory culture and informal learning: focusing on the case of BTS fandom
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 8:00 AM–8:45 AM EDT
Atlantic 8
Type of Presentation Requested
Shared Concurrent Session
Session Abstract
In this session, drawing attention to the fandom of the Korean boy band BTS, we examine how fan practices incorporate informal learning and contribute to the development of participatory culture. Understanding social media as a major tool of communication and interaction, we explore how SNS becomes sites of informal learning.