I read with interest the article concerning the opening of the University of Maine at Farmington for the new year. It casts the school in a very positive, well-deserved light. That is, until the very last paragraph, which states: “Among the offerings are courses on the anthropology of love, music in film, a study of the movie ‘Syriana,’ Japanese pop, and an analysis of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’.”

I’m not sure if the college officials are proud of those offerings, but if that is serious, then it’s no wonder our recent graduates are having difficulty in the real world.

It’s certainly important, as the public relations director noted, that “teaching them how to become independent thinkers, to gather and process information” is a noble goal.

In my opinion, the above course offerings should be offered as extracurricular activities, not as degree-worthy pursuits.

Everett Muse, West Farmington