'Lost' classes taught at university

Students at Tufts University in Massachusetts never seem to have a problem finding their way to class, thanks to the power of television.

The pop culture hit that is Lost has been captured in school program form as the well-attended class —"The Future is Lost: The TV Series as Cultural Phenomenon"— which is taught as part of the Experimental College's Peer Teaching Program, which began in 1966.

The 13-week syllabus explores topics from the show, such as thematic complexity and the show’s impact on society. Student Lost fanatics can enjoy the 75-minute class twice a week as well as participate in lively debates.

Course creators were shocked at the amount of interest the class received, explaining that students who aren’t enrolled often ask to sit in on lectures.

The class has even garnered the attention of the executive producers of Lost, who have agreed to hold a speakerphone conference call with the students.

Naturally, the class does have several rules. All students must respect the opinions of everyone in the class, and there is a strict “no spoiler” policy.

Watercooler talk must also be kept to a minimum: the class is deterred from analyzing the latest episode each week, and is instead encouraged to focus on the show as a whole.