The Tolkien Template - Carrying on the torch of mythology and folklore

[Aralaithiel]

I would like to jump back to what Child & littlemanpoet (Been missing me, guys? [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]) were discussing about colleges. Yes, kids are being directed towards very specific degress, and I fear with dire consequences. I noticed the trend 10 years ago (cough, cough [img]smilies/eek.gif[/img] gasp!)as I was graduating from college. No one wanted to take any history, philosophy, or other liberal arts type classes. The content was extremely dry, and the professors, or in some cases poor, unmotivated graduate assistants, would exert no effort in convincing anyone to persue the study of mythology/folklore/history/etc.
There were a few of us, however, who had the privlege of being influenced by those who showed us how magical life was when we also knew of such subjects. But, the majority have chosen to persue their specialized degrees and professions and cast off any learning of the liberal arts.
This casting off is more than likely responsible for the "trash" that some of you are encountering. And, as more college graduates are entering the workforce unable to write a basic sentence in English, then our literature will begin to reflect this sad trend.
It is up to those of us, dare I say "old schoolers", to attempt to reverse this trend.
So, in short, I am proud of littlemanpoet's and Child's efforts to encourage us youngsters to produce writing "worthy" of our biggest influences, no matter who they might be. Anyone is capable of writing an excellent story, and any aid we can provide to them in their endeavor is worth it.

Did any of that make sense, or am I rambling nonsensically? Good thread, Reeded Goat! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ November 16, 2002: Message edited by: Aralaithiel ]

[ November 16, 2002: Message edited by: Aralaithiel ]