Harvard Course on Taylor Swift
Harvard English professor Stephanie Burt is teaching a course on Taylor Swift, focusing on the singer's art and impact on the world, including queer subtext in her songs. The course covers fan culture, celebrity culture, adolescence, adulthood, and appropriation.
Key Points
- Focuses on Taylor Swift's songwriting and performance
- Covers fan culture, celebrity culture, and queer subtext in her songs
Pros
- Provides an opportunity to study the intersection of music, culture, and society
- Explores the impact of Taylor Swift's work beyond the realm of popular culture
Cons
- May face backlash from those who question the academic value of studying a pop star's work