8 Amazing Specialization Courses Targeted at Nerds
College is considered the best time in many people's lives, but some students can't stand the courses and subjects promoted during their years of study - and dream of classes on subjects being directed to film, literature or video games.
But believe me, in some institutions, these courses not only exist but are very successful, exploring hit shows, spotlight games, and characters you would never imagine are complex, like vampires or zombies. Below you will find some of the most interesting.
1. The Simpsons and Philosophy
What do Bart and Nietzsche have in common? The relationship and personality of the characters in The Simpsons, which already has over 500 episodes aired, are the main themes of this Berkeley University course, which tries to explain philosophically why Homer is lazy or how Kant influenced the show. Good laughs guaranteed.
2. The vampire in literature and in the movies
From the book "Dracula" to the Twilight saga, vampires have gained a special place in the hearts of film and literature fans around the world - and as bizarre as it may sound, the conception of this supernatural being in certain places or periods helps explain the world. The course is from the University of Wisconsin.
3. Exploring “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”
The series starring Sarah Michelle Gellar was an audience phenomenon, but needed a course just for her? Portland State University thinks so. In class, the feminist role of the protagonist and metaphors that went unnoticed even by the writers.
4. Feel the Force: How to Train in the Jedi Method
Who wants to be a Jedi knight? At Queen's University Belfast, this is possible. But don't expect lightsaber training sessions: Here students learn about Strength, religion, mental techniques, dualism, and destiny. The duration is only one day.
5. Fantastic Worlds of Scandinavia: Ancient Nordic Sagas and Skyrim
History, geography and role playing are some of your favorite subjects? Then the Rice University course is perfect for you. Among the subjects, study Nordic mythology, why this culture is in evidence today and, mainly, fulfill some specific missions within The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
6. The science of Harry Potter
Flying brooms, a three-headed dog, and newspapers with moving images. It may seem all magical, but science tries to explain these and some other crazy things about the book and movie franchise - at least in Frostburg State University classes. The course, of course, is for Muggles only (a term for non-witchers).
Can't stand reading academic works of hundreds of pages and complicated language anymore? “Pride, Prejudice and Zombies” and “The Walking Dead” are some of the must-read books at this University of Baltimore course, which discusses the role of the zombie in today's culture and how it reflects our society.
8. 21st Century Skills in StarCraft
From a thorough analysis of gambling and entrepreneurship, the University of Florida classes try to show that the same qualities of a leader can be found in a good Starcraft player - from decision making to resource management and critical thinking. It's blackboard lessons and all, but the gambling is weekly.
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