– Explain the experiment conducted in the “SpongeBob” study and how useful the results are. For example, does the study prove “SpongeBob” is unhealthy viewing for adults or just developing children to a point. Cite the study twice.
– Consider why Jenkins studies a fan group like the one described in “Out of the Closet and Into the Universe.” Why did such a group exist at the time? Cite the study 3 times.
– Explain the Bechdel test and the Mako Mori test. Then, describe the findings of Posada’s article, citing it 3 times.
Include page numbers for direct and paraphrased citations. Any citations of the reading without a page number do not count.
Find links to the readings below:
Angeline S. Lillard and Jennifer Peterson, “The Immediate Impact of Different Types of Television on Young Childrens Executive Function”Links to an external site.
Henry Jenkins, “‘Out of the Closet and Into the Universe’: Queers and Star Trek”Links to an external site.Tim Posada, “Passing the Mako Mori Test: Female Agency in Men’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Cinema”Links to an external site.
