Nicholls State University Adds ‘Twilight’ Course

Nicholls State University has revamped its English course list this year, adding classes about the wilderness, sports and the popular “Twilight” book series.

“We’re trying to get what students are interested in, what students find engaging, what resonates with them,” said department head Ellen Barker.

This year’s offerings for the English 102 course, which almost every student takes, include course titles like “Edible English,” “The Horror Film,” and “The ’60s.”

Course titles for the 210 class include “Literature in the Bible,” “New Orleans Literature,” “Sports Literature,” “Literature and the Wilderness,” and “ ‘Twilight’ Series Allusions.”

Instructor Maggie Stocum is teaching the 102 course “ ‘Twilight’ Series Allusions.” She said her course isn’t a study of the books themselves but the classic works to which the author pays homage.

“In each of the four books, Stephanie Meyer pays tribute to a different literary classic,” Stocum said. “The course is meant to appeal to someone who is familiar with the ‘Twilight’ series who might want to check out what the books are giving tribute to.”

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