Week Two: Transmedia Culture--The Hunger Games

Still from amateur Propo for The Hunger Games

This week I am asking you to read whatever volume of The Hunger Games that you haven't read yet. In what ways is The Hunger Games like The Wizard of Oz? What elements are similiar? Are the themes alike? Why is this the case? How is the Hunger Games a transmedia text? How has the Hunger Games become spreadable media?

Jennifer Lawrence read Mockingjay

We will discuss these issues and begin writing your written response to the first two texts in the course during this week's class. Please watch at least one of the Hunger Games movies before this week's class discussion. 

On the set of Mockingjay

Remember to check the course resource page and please remember to bring your laptop or tablet to class. We will be writing in class this week.