It used to exist, it was called Rhetoric. It was one of the major academic areas from ancient times until recent centuries. Going from the literature-based na

It used to exist, it was called Rhetoric. It was one of the major academic areas from ancient times until recent centuries. Going from the literature-based native-language curriculum to one with Rhetoric and Literature separated out would be a big change, with much resistance - you're right about that. But such changes happen, and economic/political conditions may force such an evolution sooner or later. I agree with the parent that the mixture of these areas is problematic. The pg quotation above is perceptive.