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Until what date can eligible students vote early on the main campus?

  • October 31st
  • November 1st (correct)
  • November 8th
  • October 26th
  • Which of the following is explicitly required to vote early at the Live Oak Event Center?

  • Voter registration card
  • Proof of residency
  • Photo and signature ID (correct)
  • A sample ballot
  • What is the topic of Jamie Poissant's debut novel, which will be celebrated during the Writers in the Sun event?

  • Lake Life (correct)
  • Night Life
  • Beach Life
  • City Life
  • What is the suggested length requirement for Paper 2?

    <p>5-7 pages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What formatting requirement is NOT specified for Paper 2?

    <p>Right-justified (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Noppe, what is a primary factor contributing to the differences in control between Kindle Worlds and DLsite.com?

    <p>Differences in fan-industry dynamics and interpretations of copyright law in their respective locations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition is an extension granted for paper 2?

    <p>If the student requests it before the deadline. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the infrastructure supporting fanwork sales in Japan, as described by Noppe?

    <p>It was initially set up by fans in a non-profit context. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend does Noppe highlight regarding fanworks in Japan?

    <p>Print fan works are declining, and online exchange of digital fanworks is rapidly increasing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should Paper 2 primarily focus on?

    <p>Analyzing the relationship between course readings and fan communities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Noppe, what is the relationship between commercial entities and the fan-created infrastructure in Japan?

    <p>Commercial entities moved in to commercially develop the existing infrastructure, modeling their practices after fan systems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is most important in Paper 2?

    <p>Critical Analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best reflects Noppe's analysis of the differences between Kindle Worlds and DLsite.com?

    <p>Platform differences are largely due to external factors like fan-industry relationships and legal interpretations in their respective countries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does fanfiction play in challenging traditional views of productivity?

    <p>It questions the notion that all time must serve economic and professional advancement. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'pulling to publish' in the context of fanfiction?

    <p>Removing work from fan circulation to publish it formally. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the phrase 'filing off the serial numbers'?

    <p>Hiding the fact that a published work originated as fanfiction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Flegel and Roth, why was the fanfiction origin of published works often hidden?

    <p>The broader publishing community did not validate fanfiction as a legitimate origin. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Flegel and Roth, who often polices women writers against viewing their work as remunerative?

    <p>Predominantly, other women within fan communities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the dynamic between public and private spheres contribute to the perception of fanfiction, according to Flegel and Roth?

    <p>It reinforces the separation between fanfiction and formal writing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text characterize 'feminine-linked work'?

    <p>As often seen as 'craft', 'hobby', or 'labor of love'. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect might the traditional view of 'feminine-linked work' have on women in fanfiction?

    <p>It hinders them from envisioning themselves as 'professionals' in writing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to media companies, what rights do copyright holders possess regarding fanworks?

    <p>The right to decide all rules about fanwork publication and use. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Japanese media companies initially view fanworks and their distribution in relation to promoting their products, despite any potential illegality?

    <p>They viewed them as a promotional tool, thus tolerating and not cracking down on them. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key difference exists between Kindle Worlds and DLsite.com regarding their operational models?

    <p>Kindle Worlds is patterned after professional publishing, while DLsite.com is patterned after paid fanwork distribution established at dōjinshi conventions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are proceeds typically divided between DLsite.com, creators, and copyright holders for fanwork sales?

    <p>Proceeds are divided between DLsite.com and the seller, with copyright holders receiving nothing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'gift economy norm' in fan fiction, and what happens when it's challenged?

    <p>A system that values free distribution; challenging it through publication can lead to backlash. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What assertion do Flegel and Roth make regarding fan fiction and professional writing?

    <p>Fan fiction does not have to be exclusively a path restricted to 'real' professional works. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the approach of US companies to intellectual property rights contrast with that of Japanese companies regarding fanworks?

    <p>US companies usually emphasize their need for control over any use of their intellectual property, whereas Japanese have more tolerance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Compared to norms surrounding unpaid fan fiction, what reaction might a writer face for challenging those norms by publishing fan fiction for profit?

    <p>Backlash from the community members. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Early Voting

    Voting process for registered individuals before Election Day.

    Voting ID Requirements

    Voters must present photo and signature ID to vote.

    Writers in the Sun

    A series of events featuring author readings and discussions.

    Paper 2 Requirements

    An analytical essay of 5-7 pages, double-spaced in specified format.

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    Extension Policy

    Students can request an extension on assignments before the deadline.

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    Critical Analysis

    Evaluating and interpreting readings through argumentation.

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    Sample Ballot

    A practice ballot showing candidates and measures before voting.

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    Acceptable Voting IDs

    List of IDs that are valid for voter identification.

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    Fanworks Legality

    Media companies see fanworks as illegal unless permitted by copyright holders.

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    US vs. Japanese Fanworks

    In the US, companies control fanworks, while Japan tolerates them as promotion.

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    Kindle Worlds

    A platform patterned after professional publishing with strict control over content.

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    DLsite.com

    A site allowing fanworks sale, mirroring dōjinshi conventions and providing creator autonomy.

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    Gift Economy Norm

    A fan culture concept where works are shared freely, often clashing with commercialization.

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    Fanfiction as Training

    The belief that writing fanfiction prepares writers for publishing, though not a requirement.

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    Backlash Against Publishing

    Fan creators who publish may face criticism from the community for breaking norms.

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    Copyright Holder Control

    Copyright owners assert their rights, making decisions about fanworks publication.

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    Noppe's Argument

    Control differences in Kindle Worlds and DLsite.com stem from local fan-industry relations and copyright interpretations.

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    Fanwork Sales History in Japan

    A long tradition exists of selling physical fan zines (dōjinshi) at conventions and stores in Japan.

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    Fan-Centric Infrastructure

    Early fanwork sales infrastructure was set up by fans in a non-profit context before being commercialized.

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    Growth of Digital Fanworks

    The online exchange of digital fanworks is growing much faster than print fanworks.

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    Cultural Impact on Platforms

    The relationship to the media industry shapes how platforms like Kindle Worlds and DLsite.com function.

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    Fanfiction as a Hobby

    Fanfiction provides leisure and challenges capitalist notions of productive use of time.

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    Pulling to Publish

    The act of removing fan works from circulation to publish them formally.

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    Illicit Publication

    Fanfiction's transition to formal publication often requires discretion.

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    Fan Policing

    Fans regulate each other's work, especially women writers, regarding monetization.

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    Feminine-linked Work

    Fanfiction is often categorized as craft or hobby instead of professional work, linked to gender.

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    Historic Gender Roles

    A historical view where women's work is seen as less legitimate in publishing and culture compared to men's.

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    Norms in Fan Culture

    Shared expectations within fan communities that influence writers' self-perception.

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    Cultural Producer Identity

    The struggle of women in fan fiction to view themselves as legitimate cultural producers.

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    Study Notes

    Fandom and Publishing

    • This presentation is about fandom and publishing, likely for an academic class.

    Early Voting on Campus

    • Faculty, staff, and students registered to vote in Orange County can vote on campus at the Live Oak Event Center until November 1st, 2020.
    • Voting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Facial coverings and physical distancing are required.
    • Voters must bring a photo and signature ID.
    • Acceptable ID list available at: https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voting/election-day-voting
    • Check voter registration status, sample ballots and more at https://ocfelections.com
    • Out-of-county voters should contact their local elections office.

    Writers in the Sun Visiting Authors Series

    • The first Writers in the Sun event will take place on Sunday, November 1st, 2020, at 7 p.m.
    • This will be a Zoom reading to celebrate Jamie Poissant's debut novel "Lake Life."
    • The event will be streamed online.

    Paper 2 - Due November 1st

    • This paper is for analysis, critical discussion and argument.
    • The paper should be organized and coherent, answering one assigned prompt, or a topic of related material across 2 or more weeks.
    • Analysis should use provided readings and properly cite them.
    • The paper should include subpoints supporting overall arguments.
    • The paper must adhere to: 5-7 pages, double spaced, 12-point font using Times New Roman, 1-inch margins, left justified, with page numbers, and must follow MLA, APA or Chicago standards
    • Students are able to request extensions for any reason.
    • The instructor expects students to contact them if having difficulty with the assignment.

    Noppe, “Mechanisms of Control in Online Fanwork Sales"

    • Noppe's argument focuses on the many differences in control observed between Kindle Worlds and DLsite.com, which are rooted in local copyright law.
    • The fan publishing platforms are shaped by the media industry and local laws.
    • In contrast to U.S. companies, Japanese media companies often tolerate, even support, fanwork creation and fan activities.

    Flegel and Roth, “Writing a New Text"

    • Fan fiction is sometimes seen as "training" for "real" writing, but Flegel and Roth challenge this.
    • Fan fiction plays a role as a hobby, and is a way for writers to challenge the idea that all time needs to be productive according to capitalist or economic goals.
    • It is not a coincidence that fan fiction is seen as separate from formal writing.
    • There is a historical link between women, private expression, silence and men/public expression that contributes to the way feminine-linked work is viewed.

    This Week

    • Paper #2 is due this Sunday, November 1st.
    • Email the instructor to ask questions or schedule a Zoom call.

    This Week (Discussion)

    • Students should write weekly discussions about class readings and ideas.
    • They should create their own perspectives and make persuasive arguments.
    • Respond to discussion prompts thoroughly and respond to at least one classmate.

    Next Week: Fandom and Politics

    • Readings include Winter's "Fanon Bernie Sanders: Political Real Person Fan Fiction and the Construction of a Candidate" and Johnson's "Playing with Lynching: Fandom Violence and the Black Athletic Body."
    • Watch lecture and guest lecture videos for class.
    • Write a weekly discussion in the style of the current week.

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