[WikiEN-l] Congrats for Jimbo

[Patrick, Brad]

In the Anglo-American educational tradition, typically after a very
flowery speech, a degree is bestowed upon the individual "honoris
causa".   See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cum_laude

-B

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Subject: Re: [WikiEN-l] Congrats for Jimbo

Pete Bartlett wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Anthere <Anthere9 at yahoo.com>
> 
>>Frankly...
>>
>>Jimbo is sure enough the Foundator of Wikipedia.
>>It does not make him a doctor of law.
>>Or the board would not need to look so much for legal expertise from 
>>others....
> 
> 
>>Jimbo did not study and graduate from this university either, so I 
>>fail to see how it bring recognition to the quality of the
university...
>>I hope real previous students appreciate.
> 
> 
>>ant
> 
> 
> I think there may be something of a language barrier issue here.
> Amongst native English-speakers, only the very niave are unaware of 
> the difference between an honorary degree and a degree.
> 
> Hope that helps,
> Pete

okay.
thanks

ant

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