University To Offer Course On 'American Idol'

[Champ]

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is offering students a chance to earn credit studying "American Idol."

Beginning in January, students at UNCC can earn three credits taking the class, "Examining 'American Idol' Through Musical Critique."

Students will watch the show twice a week and study the history of musical styles used in the show including Motown and Broadway. The class will devise a contestant rating system. The final will be a paper explaining who should win and why.

Assistant musicology professor Jay Grymes came up with the idea. He's a huge fan of the show. He says it can be a springboard for discussing music performances and critiques.

http://www.wftv.com/education/3872034/detail.html

[DrZeeLit]

1. Oh, please...say it ain't so! Sometimes....

I am shamed to be a professor in a world gone mad with bizarre courses that pass for education. Oi vey!

[redqueen]

2. 'thfuck

What has to happen before a course is approved? How many morans had to give their approval before this could happen? I am truly astonished.

[Lavender Brown]

3. Is it because Clay went there?

Not that I know who Clay is or anything. I've never heard of him. *runs*

[Kelli372]

4. Yeah, he went there...that's probably why they're doing it