The long-time television series The Simpsons has reached college campuses in a way meant to connect college course material and professors with their students.

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The cartoon family is now being used to reach students in a fun, relevant way, LearnU reported on Saturday.

Professor Richard Pioreck of Hofstra University says he prefers to use the show and it's "unique way of referencing important literary works as a way to engage his students in their learning."

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He says Bart, Lisa, baby sister Maggie, Homer and Marge are such a strong part of his curriculum that he is even introducing a new online course named after the family.

The spring semester course will be called, "The D'oh of Homer," which features major literary works that were referenced at some point in the shows history. Students will cover the works of Eagar Allan Poe, Charles Dickins and more, Pioreck said.

It's the clever way in which writers of The Simpsons reference the literary works that allow for notable comparisons. They slip subtle nods to classic writing, which is often perceived as "immature humor," which makes the show "perfect for college students," the professor said.

Professor Pioreck said to expect a lot of pop culture references in his courses.

The Simpsons Christmas episode airs on Sunday, December 21st, at 8pm on Fox.

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