University launches Taylor Swift-inspired literature course

A university in Belgium is about to launch a literature course, “Literature: Taylor’s Version”, inspired by the themes of singer Taylor Swift, promotes The keeper.

The course, scheduled for the fall, aims to help understand English literature in a more accessible way, which includes texts from the 14th century to Margaret Atwood’s version of The Tempest, similar to the themes of the North American singer. .

“What I want to do is show my students that although these texts seem complicated, they don’t have to be so when you look at them from a different angle. For example, Shakespeare touches on many of the issues that Taylor Swift writes about today. in the know,” said Ellie McCausland, quoted The keeper.

Ellie McCausland, professor at the University of Ghent in Belgium and author of the initiative, says there have already been numerous applications for registration and emails received showing enthusiasm from students. But despite calling herself an undisputed fan of Taylor Swift, the instructor warns that the course will still be academically based and will appeal to everyone from those who like the artist to those who don’t. .

“There will be critics who will find this a little flippant and silly,” the professor said, adding that “the focus is on literature, but I also want us to be critical of Taylor Swift. There is no way I’m going to lump all the Swifties together and spend three hours every Monday in meetings.”