English Language and Literature International Conference (ELLiC) Proceedings
Vol 3 (2019): 3rd ELLiC Proceedings: Reimagining New Cyber-based Research in English Education, Lit

WATTPAD AS A STORY-SHARING WEBSITE: IS IT A FIELD OF LITERARY PRODUCTION?

Kardiansyah, M. Yuseano (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 May 2019

Abstract

This article investigates the existence of Wattpad as a cyber-platform to produce literary works through socio-cultural paradigm. By adopting Pierre Bourdieu’s theoretical framework, the discussion is intended to further elaborate whether such a story-sharing website – firstly launched in 2006 – has some typical natures as the field of literary production. The objective of this study is to explore how currently the influence of technological reformation is toward the practice of literary production. Eventually, from the exploration conducted to Wattpad, it is found that there are some typical characteristics that bring consideration to see it as a field of literary production. However, those characteristics must be seen contextually for it is conditioned in cyber space, yet the logic of conventional practice is carried over into it.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ELLIC

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

English Language and Literature International Conference (ELLiC) proceedings are the proceedings of an annual international conference named the English Language and Literature International Conference (ELLiC). The proceedings publish scientific articles in the following fields - language teaching, ...