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In reply to the discussion: LUV capitalism!!! Study shows hyper-sexualization of women by the media has increased 10 fold... [View all]Hippo_Tron
(25,453 posts)But there are many good jobs, where having a good command of the French language could be a huge plus on your resume. Right now that's even more true if you studied 17th century Spanish poetry and have a good command of Spanish.
So I think you're right that people have been sold a false bill of goods if they think it's likely they will get a job as a University Professor of French Poetry, unless they're admitted to one of the top few programs in the country.
But if a person is really passionate about French Poetry, if they are accepted to a program where they have university funding, AND if they have a plan to take those skills they learned in graduate school and apply them to a career outside of the university, then I think it's a great idea to pursue a post-graduate degree in the subject.