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Gravity Falls Class Course
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Created on November 7, 2024
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Course Material
Gravity Falls
a class on how the relationship between our mind and idenity shape interactions with Gravity falls
Course overview
Using the Psychoanalytic Framework in this course will help us identify how the development our ones mind and identity affects the way a person interacts with media; specifically in this course the media is Gravity Falls
About the course
This course will specifically look at how watching a "kids" show as an adult may help our understanding of how media we consumed as a child impacted our identity, sense of humor, and how we interact with other types of media.
framework
Central Course Questions
What questions will be asked?
Some of the specific questions this course will look at are: How does this show set up interactions with future media regarding "easter eggs" in media? and How are visual images used in the show to help construct an understanding of one's self?
Next Page
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Links to required material
https://www.reddit.com/r/GravityFallsTheory/
- https://youtu.be/bwzlKxaePgQ?si=c-WNO3pn-GyZwXw-
- https://youtu.be/u9i17iT-y0o?si=HDD5_ysQ95Q5HiyR
Required Reading/ watching
For this course, the required reading and watching materials are: - both of gravity falls (on Disney Plus) - Reddit thread on show theories - YouTube videos with theories on the theme song
Assignments Page
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In assignment two using the psychoanalytic framework and your notes from previous episodes create a short podcast explaining how the characters in the show display different stages of losing the "whole self".
Assignment #2
Assignments
Assignment #1
For the first assignment explain in a 1-2 page paper how the psychoanalytic framework can be used to explain how someone who was a fan of Gravity Falls, as their identity develops, may be more inclined to join fandoms that are heavily invested in fan theories. Use two of the Imporant Ideas and specific examples from the show or one of the links on the previous page.
Final Exam Questions
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How does interacting with other fans of Gravity Falls influence the potential for future fandom interactions?
Visual Images: How do Mabel and Dipper help construct a sense of self for the viewer based on their depictions and how they are visually portrayed to the audience.
Relationship: How do interactions with other fans of Gravity Falls impact the shaping of one's personality? Use examples from YouTube videos and the Reddit page to explain your take.