In fashion class last week, we discussed Giske’s definition of popular culture. Briefly, he stated that popular culture is “the art of making do with what’s available” (15). Using an example from digital culture class, a student mentioned studying Taylor Swift fan sites, and this is a great example of popular culture. Taylor Swift is … More popular culture and “making do”

INTRO to DTEM-ers: Here are links for this weeks readings by Terranova and Wilson: For “Free Labor” follow this LINK For “Hate Sinks” follow this LINK Hope Labor: Hope Labor pdf

A few students asked for me to post readings, readings beyond the ones we do for class somewhere convenient–I’ll try to do that here. These are mostly current articles that speak to the academic and theoretical readings we’re doing for class. Sometimes we’ll read them together in class and discuss. Starting off, here’s an article … More digital bodegas?! and other stuff

I haven’t updated this space since last year, when I started teaching at Monmouth. I am definitely going to miss my sociology and gender studies students, the beach, and the great faculty but I am super excited to start teaching in Digital Technologies and Emerging Media program at Fordham University! Students can find some class … More New Year, New School