LOTR in school - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Birdland · 10-05-2002, 11:28 AM

Much as I love the book, I can't really see it being used in a Canadian Civics class. Can't see much connection between the parliamentary system and a hereditary monarchy ruled by fiat. Now an Ethics class might be a possiblity, but not a Civics class.

I could see it being taught in a English Lit class, or a Drama class, or maybe even a History class if you were doing comparisons.

I could even see it being used in a Math class. "If Frodo sets out from Hobbiton at a speed of 10 miles a day, and Gandalf sets out from Orthanc..." [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

10-05-2002, 11:28 AM	#11
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,751	Much as I love the book, I can't really see it being used in a Canadian Civics class. Can't see much connection between the parliamentary system and a hereditary monarchy ruled by fiat. Now an Ethics class might be a possiblity, but not a Civics class. I could see it being taught in a English Lit class, or a Drama class, or maybe even a History class if you were doing comparisons. I could even see it being used in a Math class. "If Frodo sets out from Hobbiton at a speed of 10 miles a day, and Gandalf sets out from Orthanc..." [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]