Why do schools offer classes like this?

<p>Green button, I know a PhD candidate at Harvard who is doing his work on popular culture. In fact, he never misses “The Bachelor.” He would find this class interesting.</p>

<p>Also, I have to put in a word for online classes. You cannot hide in an online class. There is a lot more discussion than in a regular class, and the discussion is, of course, written. Coincidentally, I happen to have taken an online course on popular culture in the US a few years back and it was great, really challenging and also fun.</p>