University of Glasgow blether thread

What do you mean the 'level of the qualification'?

However, what I can't stand is people who take degree subjects that aren't useful or relevant to modern life (which is fine, if that's what interests you), but deny that this is the case, deluding themselves (and attempting to delude me) into the notion that the study of Latin, or the study of Medieval Law, or the study of Fine Art is somehow as vital and relevant as the sciences, engineering, medicine, etc.

Hmm doesn't say that on mine.

Says cum honoribus primae classis - with honours of the first class.

Even if we were to admit that Latin is not particularly relevant today (which isn't true, but I don't really want to go into that because it's such a pointless discussion), I don't see how a significant modernisation of education could be achieved by changing diplomas or graduation ceremonies which have been the same for hundreds of years. I can see how modernising infrastructure or curricula could help modernise education, but changing the diploma because you're too lazy to learn a bit of basic Latin (because the text is not grammatically or lexically complicated at all)? That has nothing to do with modernisation and everything to do with intellectual laziness. Most Continental European countries make the study of classical languages a mandatory part of an academic secondary education, it's a shame that doesn't happen in Britain anymore. Though, of course, they also make the study of two modern foreign languages mandatory and that's never going to happen in Britain either.

Yes, actually, it does matter to me.

I worked for 4 long, hard years to achieve that certificate, and I'd quite like to be able to read it and display it in such a way that others can easily read it, without having to resort to the nonsense pigeon-English translation given to us by Google.

And it annoys me in particular because I came from a very humble background, and all my friends who never went through higher education will look at my diploma and get the impression that University is all about becoming a pretentious and obtuse ****, rather than being about 4 years of hard, rational work.

Having Latin on your degree makes you part of a University culture where the end goal is to have your head as far up your own arse as possible.

What other reason is there for it? Despite all of the lame attempts on this forum, I can't see a logical reason for it.

This is a bit gay, and way off topic but can you guys please check this out? Much appreciated!

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1716777

You should play at the acoustic nights at QMU

I think i might but i dont know if im good enough..

Having Latin on your degree makes you part of a University culture where the end goal is to have your head as far up your own arse as possible.

What other reason is there for it? Despite all of the lame attempts on this forum, I can't see a logical reason for it.

If there's no logical reason for it then why should I be chastised for not wishing to engage with it?

If there's no logical reason, why isn't it optional?

Because it's just the way it is, even though you obviously regret it now you chose to go to Glasgow Uni. If you didn't expect tradition you're not as smart as you look.

So instead of the university moving ahead with the times, students who do not like pompous antiquated nonsense should go elsewhere. I see you are all for progressing into the future.

Is this rant about the Latin on our degrees still going on? Seriously, I doubt people are going to alter each others solidified views about it - I think we should talk about something else.

I'll kick us off; is everyone ready for their next year? Anyone learning a new language, joining a new society or going to try and go to the (already packed) gym?