Cal Pokémon Academy celebrates and explores all things Pokémon! This course covers the complete history of the global franchise, from popular media to meta-topics like marketing strategy and the competitive circuit. We will also discuss social issues within the Pokéverse then delve into the theoretical science behind your favorite creatures. If you've ever wished that Pokémon could help you graduate college, you're in the right place.

Course Content:
•Classes: There are two one-hour classes per week. Each class focuses on a specific topic and features icebreakers, lecture, and discussion.
•Homework: Assignments are due in class on a weekly basis. They allow students to engage with the course content in a fun and engaging way. See the Syllabus for more details.
•Readings: Every week, we will email a reading quiz on articles or videos pertaining to the topic of the week.
•Final Project: At the end of the course, students prepare a group presentation for the rest of the class.

To enroll, please attend the first day of class: January 25, 2018 at 6:00pm in Wheeler 20. We will be passing out a short survey to gauge your interest in the class, in case more students are interested than we have room for.