ARMYs continue to show their love and passion for K-pop group BTS, but this time its in the form of academics.
If you needed more reasons to attend the prestigious college, then perhaps this one will help settle the debate: The University of California, Berkeley now offers a course on BTS.
The student-run academic course was launched by some ARMYs who wanted to “create a space to analyze the BTS phenomenon.”
The 2-unit course, “Next Generation Leaders: BTS,” opened as part of the UC Berkeley’s Democratic Education at Cal program, or simply called DeCal, the school’s time-honored student-run democratic education program.
Under the program, students create and facilitate their own classes on a variety of subjects, according to the program’s official web page.
According to the web page, “This course will focus on Korean boy group, BTS, and their global impact. We will attempt to explore the group’s history, artistry, philanthropy, and many other aspects in order to analyze their growing impact in society as well as their international success.”
“Additionally, we will dive into the intricate world they have created through their album concepts and videos, also known as, ‘Bangtan Universe.'”
“We will also look at media texts like articles, interviews, and the group’s own music videos to allow students to think critically and create their own theories about the group’s success,” the web page said.
By: Maytinee Kramer
