New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music has launched its first-ever course on Taylor Swift, Variety reports. According to Variety, the class is being taught by Rolling Stone staff writer Brittany Spanos (who has also contributed to Pitchfork). The course commenced January 26 and will run through March 9. Spanos shared the news on Twitter, writing, “My official comment is that my students already rule and I am very excited for the rest of the class xo.”
According to Variety, the class will trace the evolution of Swift’s career as a songwriter and entrepreneur, discuss the exploitation of youth and girlhood within the entertainment industry, examine the politics of race in contemporary pop music, consider the legacy of country and pop music, and more. The course will be chaired by music writer and artist Jason King (who has also contributed to Pitchfork). Variety reports that Swift has been invited to speak to the class, although it has not been confirmed whether or not she will be available to do so.
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