Harvard University rolls out new course on Taylor Swift

The prestigious Harvard University is offering a new course that will explore the music, lyrics, and cultural impact of pop star Taylor Swift.

The course – called Taylor Swift and Her World- will also look at how her work has influenced other artists, writers, and today’s youth.

Taylor’s success with her Eras tour is proof that she has a big influence on the younger generation. Her presence has a lasting effect on her growing fan base, whether it is through her talks or songs. The curriculum will further delve into how her artistic contributions intersect with the literary canon.

As per reports, two universities are offering new courses that will explore the music of Taylor Swift and other female artists. Professor Stephanie Burt will be teaching a course at Harvard University titled ‘Taylor Swift and Her World’. The course will look at Swift’s music, lyrics, and cultural impact.

Melina Jimenez will be teaching a course at the University of Florida titled Musical Storytelling with Taylor Swift and Other Iconic Female Artists. The list includes some of the iconic names such as Aretha Franklin, Billie Holiday, and Dolly Parton.

Harvard and the University of Florida are not the only universities to include special courses on the pop queen. Other colleges and institutions doing the same are the Ghent University in Belgium, the University of Texas at Austin, Berklee College of Music, the University of California, and so on.

Professor Stephanie Burt said, “We are lucky enough to be living in a time when one of our major artists is also one of the most famous people on the planet, Why would you not have a course on that?”.

Taylor Swift holds multiple records for album sales, streaming traffic, and accolades. She has continuously topped music charts and possesses an unmatched capacity to connect with audiences.

Taylor Swift is not the only one to have a full-fledged university course under her name. Earlier a course on former One Direction member Harry Styles was offered by Texas State University. UC Berkley also offered a course on Nicki Minaj. Meanwhile, San Diego State rolled out a class on Bad Bunny.