The Eras of Taylor Swift: A Thorough Analysis
In this 8-week course, students will examine the life of Taylor Swift and how it has contributed to the evolution of her work.
Christin Martin, M.S. - Certified Educator
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What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will have weekly reading and listening requirements. The reading/listening should be completed before attending class.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
When you hear the name "Taylor Swift," so much comes to mind. You may think about her 14 Grammy Awards (with 52 nominations) or the $1.04 billion Eras Tour with 4.35 million tickets sold across 60 tour dates. However, among her successes, many also still refer to her as the country crossover that sings only about her ex-lovers. Her name can signal controversy or complete and utter euphoria - depending on who you talk to. This course will analyze Swift's appeal throughout her career. It will focus on close readings of her music and public discourse as it relates to her as an artist and a celebrity. We will talk about her journey through the industry while considering topics like copyright, the impact of social media, and feminism. Please refer to the syllabus for a full understanding of course content.
Learning Goals
Students will develop an appreciation and understanding for Swift as a creative music entrepreneur, as well as understand the politics of the music industry as they relate to her career.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
When You're Fifteen
Deconstructing the Appeal of Taylor Alison Swift: a discussion of Swift's life and early career; the state of country and pop music in 2006; Swift's singer-songwriter & country influences 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Better Than Revenge
Rethinking the Politics of Swift's Early Celebrity: early tabloid fascination with Swift; Swift's diaristic songwriting style & how it begins to play with public narratives 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Begin Again
The Politics of Country-Pop Crossovers: the history of stars changing their sound to reflect their maturity 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Shake It Off
Redefining the Limit of Age & Gender: a discussion of Swift going full pop and the heat that comes with being everywhere all the time; white feminism 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please review the syllabus for this course before enrolling. This course will discuss some heavier topics like fame, feminism, media hypocrisy, public narratives, media politics, and copyright.
Some of the music examined in this course may have explicit language, especially toward the end when Swift matures.
Pre-Requisites
Students should have a basic level understanding of Taylor Swift and her career.
Supply List
All materials (links to articles, Spotify playlist links, list of songs) will be provided before the first lesson.
Joined August, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in English from Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Central Florida
I've followed Swift's career from the beginning when she was just a little thing in country music to how she's become a pop legend in her 30s. I hold a Master's in English and have been a teacher for over 15 years.Reviews
Live Group Course
$25
weekly or $200 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
2-15 learners per class
