As if Madonna didn't have enough power over the youth of the world as it is. Madonna is entertainment and nothing else. Assuredly, there are other subjects that this institution can be cramming down someone's throat. Madonna has been a fixture of American pop culture for quite some time now. Madonna is the most famous female pop artist of the last 15 years.
Music is one of the greatest gifts of life.
It entertains the soul and delivers people from hardships that affect people's lives. For many people, music is an inspiration and is their only friend. So in that aspect Madonna is influential. Some feel she's played a positive, pivotal role in the lives of many women. Nevertheless, to crown her as queen of popular music, and worthy of an entire semester-long course is an embarrassing display of irresponsibility on the part of the university.