How to Approach a Text?

"Texts and the construction of meaning"
Daniel Chandler

Objectivist: Meaning entirely in text ('transmitted')
SUDOKU: self contained



Constructivist: Meaning in interplay between text and reader ('negotiated')
HEAVY RAIN: modern video game in the style of "choose your own adventure books"




Subjectivist: Meaning entirely in its interpretation by readers ('re-created')
CALVINBALL: the rules are up to the player!