Overview

• Harvard University is launching a new course titled 'Taylor Swift and Her World' in the spring of 2024, led by English professor Stephanie Burt.
• The course will explore Taylor Swift's work as a songwriter, her fan culture, and her connection to other forms of literary creation.
• Professor Burt estimates that around 300 students have already signed up for the course, which will not have a cap on enrollment.
• Other universities, including the University of Florida, University of Texas, Arizona State University, Stanford University, and UC Berkeley, are also offering courses dedicated to Taylor Swift.
• Swift's personal life, including her relationship with Travis Kelce, will also be a topic of discussion in the Harvard course.