U.S. University Launches Lady Gaga class

Welcome to the school of Gaga — or at least the course of Gaga.

Next semester, University of South Carolina professor Mathieu Deflem will teach a ****called Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame.

"Within the framework of the sociology of popular culture and music, this course specifically focuses on socially relevant elements in the rise of Lady Gaga's popularity to her current status as a burgeoning pop music icon," reads the course's description.

"The central objective of this course, then, is to unravel some of the sociologically relevant dimensions of the fame of Lady Gaga with respect to her music, videos, fashion, and other artistic endeavours, with special attention for the role of: business and marketing strategies; the role of the old and new media; fans and live concerts; gay culture; religious and political themes; sex and sexuality; and the cities of New York and Hollywood."

Enrolment, which starts next week, is limited to 50 students, but Deflem plans to open it up to 120 students next fall.

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What do you think of this trend of courses like these in universities?

Eh, it's not that outrageous as a case study for a Sociology class.

Thats certainly um interesting.

What kind of name is Deflem?

That isn't too crazy considering it is a sociology class.

Lady GaGa is overrated, I fail to see the appeal.

College is becoming less and less important.LJS9502_basic

That's just nasty.

College is becoming less and less important.LJS9502_basic

That isn't too crazy considering it is a sociology class.

BMD004

I would be first in line to take that class. :P

What kind of name is Deflem?

entropyecho

A name for a cough medication.

I don't know what to say. Miroku32

Just say no.

As a sociology class it's not that bad at all.

What on earth is my University doing!? I'm disturbed....scfan3

As a sociology class it's not that bad at all.

muller39

College is becoming less and less important.LJS9502_basic

That actually seems like quite a sensible class. They're analyzing the behind the scenes reason for her success, and why she does her crazy antics. Underneath it all, Lady Gaga is an incredibly intelligent, savvy, and socially manipulative woman.Tylendal

Payolais the reason why she is popular. The music industry isn't a talent contest.

I would legit take this class.

[QUOTE="Tylendal"]That actually seems like quite a sensible class. They're analyzing the behind the scenes reason for her success, and why she does her crazy antics. Underneath it all, Lady Gaga is an incredibly intelligent, savvy, and socially manipulative woman.RushKing

Payolais the reason why she is popular. The music industry isn't a talent contest.

This is probably a joke. OR... maybe the psychology students are looking for new test subjects and that was the best way to get them all together!

This is probably a joke. OR... maybe the psychology students are looking for new test subjects and that was the best way to get them all together!

RazerBlade13

Catchy music.

Unique image.

Internet.

Class dismissed.

InEMplease

Such a pointless class. Why not have it be a pop music class so students can study the effects of all the artists past and present? Lady Gaga is far from the most influential pop artist of all time.

Such a pointless class. Why not have it be a pop music class so students can study the effects of all the artists past and present? Lady Gaga is far from the most inluential pop artist of all time.

On3ShotOneKill

Such a pointless class. Why not have it be a pop music class so students can study the effects of all the artists past and present? Lady Gaga is far from the most inluential pop artist of all time.

OMG! I just signed up!

Given the number of "derp derp her music sucks derp derp no talent derp derp I don't get why she's so popular derp derp" comments found in these forums, it sounds like this a course worth taking.

[QUOTE="muller39"]

As a sociology class it's not that bad at all.

Tylendal

[QUOTE="Tylendal"][QUOTE="muller39"]

As a sociology class it's not that bad at all.

SuperSaiyanLink

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[QUOTE="Tylendal"] It seems quite sensible. How it works, is people see the words 'Lady Gaga' and start saying how it's a stupid idea. Trust me. If there was an article about Lady Gaga giving millions to charity, people would be talking about how stupid it was.Tylendal