'It's surprising that, with all it's got going for it, the past comes in for such a battering. Take critics - they have laid waste the literary traditions'

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to the contention that it is vital that the past is allowed to speak for a culture without a memory of its past is a culture without identity are examined. It is argued that the destruction of literary traditions that has taken place at the hands of literary critics is an example of irresponsibility, as literary traditions are, in part, the sum of the achievements of a culture, and to destroy them is to elide the difference between novelty and creativity.

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, History, Historical criticism

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'There's no greater way to win the respect of your peers than to write gobbledegook. The less they understand the more clever they think you are'

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the apparent inability of humanities scholars in recent years to present their work in a way that is understandable to more than a small, select group. It is argued that this failure by humanities scholars to make a connection outside their field sees them neglecting the humanities' rich rhetorical tradition, as well as wider society.

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries, Arts & Humanities, Humanities, Scholarship (Research), Arts/humanities software

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'If after years of literacy, the still can't spell whatever words they tattoo on themselves, then what on earth do they hope to achieve at university?'

Article Abstract:

The principal lecturer in English at De Montfort University provides a satirical view of the state of the university system in the UK. It is argued that the working classes should be kept out of higher education and that the role of universities is to perpetuate a social elite who can truly appreciate what higher education has to offer.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Universities and colleges, Education, Higher, Higher education, Social classes, Social class, Educational aspects

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