World famous college to offer course on Beyoncé

'Who runs the world?' Er... Beyoncé?
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You've probably sung along to a banger by Queen Bey, but would you devote your life to studying her?
One of the world's most famous universities says it's going to offer a new course on Beyoncé.
Yale University, one of the top colleges in America, says it will allow students to dig deep into the TEXAS HOLD 'EM singer and her work.
Beyoncé joins Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga as a subject not just of fandom but also serious study.
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Wonder if they have any Destiny's Child CDs in Yale's library?
The course will look at Beyoncé’s influence from her 2013 Beyoncé album to her latest album - Cowboy Carter.
Students will analyse her music, videos, and concert films, reflecting on what they are trying to say and their impact on society.
Other universities in the USA have courses on Beyoncé, including colleges in Texas, California and Arizona.
Yale University is one of America's most famous and respected universities and is the third oldest in the country - it first opened as the Collegiate School in 1701.
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