Comic-Con: A Field Study in Pop Culture
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Study popular culture this summer at San Diego's Comic-Con International!

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Earn academic credit while studying the dynamics of marketing and fan culture at the largest comic arts event on the continent, July 23-27, 2008.

Over 100,000 attendees and hundreds of vendors, celebrities, and professionals descend on San Diego each summer to participate in the five-day Comic-Con.
 
In addition to a 525,000 square foot exhibit hall filled with the wares of producers, the Con features continuous programming showcasing experts in the following industries and many more:
  • Anime and Manga
  • Comic Books and Graphic Novels
  • Gaming and Trading Cards
  • Film and Television
  • Toys and Collectibles
  • Video Gaming

Plan to join us this summer to experience Con firsthand!

Scenes from Comic-Con 2007:

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Stephen, Kit and Melissa catch their breaths amidst the frenetic back-to-back programs at the San Diego Convention Center.

Please contact the program director, Dr. Matthew J. Smith, with your inquiries
or to request an application. You can e-mail him at: