*sigh*

I responded to your bloody question this morning, WAV, as well as re-stating a very simple question of my own:

"It is also possible that those who started the course wanted it to be an English folk degree, but were prevented by other powers-that-be: e.g., a lot in England still wish to keep the UK together, and expect English culture to suffer for this end."

WAV, who are these powers-that-be? I've taught at an English university, and I can tell you what the priorities are: recruitment. Bums on seats. As Sue has said, the direction of the degree is likely to have been dictated by the course title that would attract the greatest number of students.

"yes, England is/was an old old blend of mostly European cultures, until about 50 years ago when the mass immigration you refer to began;"

So all these European cultures blending was okay (never mind the historical persecution of Catholics, French, Jews etc - let's just pretend England had always been a lovely big harmonious melting pot); it was only when black and Asian people started coming over that immigration became "bad". Why is that, WAV?

You haven't told me if you agree or disagree with these statements:

Although it is impractical, in a perfect world you would really like it if all immigrants currently living in England were to return to their country of origin.

You dislike immigration to England because it pollutes/dilutes English culture.

You like other cultures, so long as they stay in their own countries.

You want English people to practise English culture, and would not like people who come from other places pracising that culture - they should stick to their own traditions.


Go on, WAV. No one is putting words in your mouth. TELL US IF YOU AGREE WITH THESE STATEMENTS OR NOT.