Sir: Having recently graduated, I must applaud Peter Jones for
his article ('Why I'm off, 13 September). I too was the vic- tim of administrative anarchists and over- crowded seminars. Fortunately, and thank- fully, I just missed 'semesters', which I con- sider ideally designed for the intellectually lightweight layabout. The traditional university degree is sadly being ruined. Political correctness, 'market forces' and too many students are the dam- aging elements of the higher education sys- tem. It is a pitiful situation when lecturers of Mr Jones's calibre and enthusiasm are greatly needed, and in truth, are largely admired by students. Government incom- petence means such intellectuals will be lost to the educational system. 'Bugger the system', Mr Jones? I'm afraid the system is already buggered!
Becky Harding
111 Knowle Hill, Hurley, Atherstone, Warwickshire
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