ABC Launches Lost University
Because Lost is almost as much about the Internet as it is about the TV show, ABC announced Lost University, a new site for those who just can’t get enough of the castaways.
A world of knowledge awaits you here at LOST University! As a student at LOST University, you will have the opportunity to dig deeper into the themes and mysteries of LOST, while at the same time exploring fascinating topics and subjects that relate to the world you live in.
Enrollment for the first semester of LOST University will be open to all students beginning September 22nd, 2009. At that time, you will take a placement exam and be given a Student ID, as well as be able to watch your LOST University introductory class, LOST 101. Semester 1 begins on December 8, 2009, at which point you will be able to choose and enroll in all of your classes, as you build credits toward Semester 2 and graduation. In the meantime, feel free to browse the online course catalog and get a head start with some of your recommended reading.
The site will offer metatextual information about the themes going on in the show’s background. A look through the course catalog shows the following:
HIS 101 Ancient Writing on the Wall: This course will glance into both the culture and history of ancient Egyptian communication through hieroglyphics. The significance of these writings, from their inception to their current state, will be explored over two sessions as we decipher this once forgotten language of the gods.
PHI 101 I’m Lost, Therefore I Am: It’s no secret that LOST incorporates philosophical themes and references into the show. Delve deeper into who these referenced philosophers really are, and how various philosophical viewpoints and theories relate to the characters and storylines of LOST.
PHY 101: Introductory Physics of Time Travel: Go beyond the Time Travel explored on LOST and examine some basic physics concepts ranging from the perception of time itself to the realities of traveling through spacetime. Visiting professors active in the field of theoretical physics will discuss these topics over two sessions.
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