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How to Do Things with Memes

edX, Online
Length
1 week
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Self-Paced Online
Length
1 week
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Course delivery
Self-Paced Online
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Course description

How to Do Things with Memes

How do memes circulate? Why do memes circulate? What does it mean to express your feelings, attitudes, and even politics through memes? This three day mini course introduces you to the history of GIFs and memes, surveys the use and abuse of memes, and asks you to make your own memes. By the end of the course, you’ll have a better understanding of meme culture and be able to engage more deeply with this new folk art form.

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  • Self-Paced Online
  • Online
  • English

Suitability - Who should attend?

Prerequisites:

None

Outcome / Qualification etc.

What you'll learn

  • What’s so funny about memes?
  • What’s so serious about memes?
  • How do you make meaningful memes?

Course delivery details

This course is offered through Davidson College, a partner institute of EdX.

5-10 hours per week

Expenses

  • Verified Track -$29
  • Audit Track - Free
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