I think you will find, Michael, that my first post on this topic was not one of disinterest but one which picked up on a very interesting, to me, slip of the keyboard which resulted in the rather humourous phrase 'Invited the abacus'. In fact, far from saying that it was uninteresting, my follow on to that was "Your question is purely academic in itself Michael. Who really gives a toss what is taught at Oxford, apart from other academics?" A question, showing interest in why you find it important.

My second post was an admission that I will probably not get it and your explanation is still obscure to me. I cannot help it I'm afraid. Those of us without the benefit of a degree in English can find your terminology difficult at times. There is no need sneer at those less fortunate than yourself. Why you should to take offence and accuse me of self-importance is also something that goes over my head. Then again, as a Gnome, most things do. Feel free to explain why it is important. Or not. But please don't sneer.

Thanks

DtG