Difference between revisions of "Academic"
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An '''academic''' in [[fannish]] terms is a college professor or high-school teacher who teaches classes in [[science fiction]] or [[fantasy]] and may do research in the field, or a librarian with a special interest in the genre. A few study [[fandom]]. | An '''academic''' in [[fannish]] terms is a college professor or high-school teacher who teaches classes in [[science fiction]] or [[fantasy]] and may do research in the field, or a librarian with a special interest in the genre. A few study [[fandom]]. | ||
| − | Many academics are [[fans]] or [[ | + | Many academics are [[fans]] or [[pro]]s. Within fandom, the term ''academic'' does not, however, refer to members of the [[sf community]] who teach in other fields, such as science or engineering. |
The '''ac track''' is a [[track]] of [[programming]] at a [[con]] that's devoted to the interests of academics. | The '''ac track''' is a [[track]] of [[programming]] at a [[con]] that's devoted to the interests of academics. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:06, 27 September 2022
An academic in fannish terms is a college professor or high-school teacher who teaches classes in science fiction or fantasy and may do research in the field, or a librarian with a special interest in the genre. A few study fandom.
Many academics are fans or pros. Within fandom, the term academic does not, however, refer to members of the sf community who teach in other fields, such as science or engineering.
The ac track is a track of programming at a con that's devoted to the interests of academics.
An academic track often features in the programming at larger cons and some have offered educational credits to participants. The Science Fiction Research Association holds an annual conference as well.
It may include readings of scholarly papers, discussions of how to teach science fiction, panels on the sociology of fandom and sercon talks. Sometimes it offers educational credits.
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