The Official GTA History Lesson Begins Before GTA 6’s Release
For years, the GTA series has resonated not only in the gaming world but also in popular culture. Now, this influence is being brought to the classroom. A university in the United States is preparing to offer a modern history course based on Grand Theft Auto games. This initiative, even before GTA 6 has even been released, is noteworthy.
GTA History Course Begins
A new course titled “Grand Theft America: US History from 1980 to the Present” will be offered at the University of Tennessee next spring. This course, taught by history professor Tore Olsson, will explore social and political developments in the United States over the last forty years, using the GTA world as a framework.
Olsson previously taught American history using the Red Dead Redemption series. Following this experience, he states that he wants to examine the political, economic, and cultural events of the modern era through the GTA universe. This will give students the opportunity to conduct an academic historical analysis through a popular game.
The course’s goal is not to cover GTA’s plot verbatim, but rather to connect references from the games to real events. Mafia structures, street culture, economic inequalities, post-9/11 America, and elements of popular culture will be among the main topics covered in the course.
Although students will not be required to play GTA, the professor plans to occasionally play the game and explore examples. This demonstrates that the course will offer a visual and interactive experience as well as a theoretical one. The launch of such a course before the release of GTA 6 further demonstrates the series’ cultural impact.
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