Reading critically and reading creatively

Authors

  • Henry Jenkins

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1982-8160.v6i1-2p11-24

Keywords:

fiction, critical reading, creative reading

Abstract

This text discusses the importance of fiction derived from literary works by their fans,proposing the difference between critical reading and creative reading. He explores themain methods used and the motivation of this subculture, as well as its manifestationon the Internet. He not only cites some commercial works based on classics, but alsodiscusses the possible pedagogical impact of appropriating of this phenomenon inthe classroom.

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Author Biography

  • Henry Jenkins
    Professor de Comunicação,Jornalismo e Cinemáticana University of SouthernCalifornia e principalpesquisador do Project NewMedia Literacies (NML).Autor, entre outros livros,de Cultura da Convergência

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Published

2012-12-11

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1-2 (2012)

Section

Dossier

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How to Cite

Jenkins, H. (2012). Reading critically and reading creatively. MATRIZes, 6(1-2), 11-24. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1982-8160.v6i1-2p11-24