English, Department of
First Advisor
Stacey Waite
Second Advisor
Deborah Minter
Third Advisor
Gabrielle Owen
Date of this Version
4-2024
Citation
A thesis presented to the faculty of the Graduate College at the University of Nebraska in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of Master of Arts
Major: English
Under the supervision of Professor Stacey Waite
Lincoln, Nebraska, April 2024
Abstract
The following thesis, “BookTok’s Potentials and Possibilities in Composition Studies: An Interactive Digital Collection,” explores the phenomenon of BookTok, a vibrant out-of-school literacy program on the social media platform TikTok centered around books, reading, and literary discussions. As digital platforms continue to shape contemporary cultural landscapes, BookTok emerges as a unique space where users engage with literature and participate in discussions that influence their reading habits and preferences. This thesis explores the possibilities of BookTok in reimagining the current landscape of first-year writing and composition classrooms by introducing an interactive digital collection of BookTok content and educational resources titled, The BookTok Collective: https://www.thebooktokcollective.com/.
Advisor: Stacey Waite
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Comments
Copyright 2024, Hanna Varilek. Used by permission