FIRST-DAY SURVEY

CTCS 412:  STARS + CELEBRITY

Week One

Jot down answers to the following questions.  You'll turn this in, so add your name.

1.    Who are your favorite stars?

2.    Do you actively seek of information on your favorite stars, and, if so, how and how often?

3.    Were there stars that were particularly influential or powerful for you while growing up?  What role did this fascination or fandom play in your life?

4.    Do you ever select movies, online content, or TV shows based on the star in the project?   Have you recently purchased music, film tickets, magazines, books, etc., based on the appearance of a particular star?  Which one(s)?

5.    What kind of role do you think stars and/or celebrity play in U.S.  

and/or global culture?  Do you think this has changed in the last 100 years?