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Originally Posted by Alcuin
There are certainly bridges built by the Noldor. The stone bridge over the Narog built at the behest of Turin in Nargothrond is one.
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Of course; more good examples.
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The stones of Hollin at least recalled the deep delving of the Noldor.
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Indeed. The examples are rarer for the Elves, but they do exist.
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Originally Posted by Alcuin
Zigūr, I did not know you were writing a dissertation on Tolkien. Congratulations! Where? might you tell us when its defense is scheduled? and may we read it when it is published?
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Thank you. Once it is finalised and I have graduated I will certainly mention it on the Downs for any interested parties to read.
I am at the University of Sydney. In the Australian system, the thesis is not examined through a thesis defence or viva; instead a process of examination occurs in which three examiners (typically one internal, two external) read the thesis independently and give individual results. The University then gives a final result based on these. I have already passed this process with only emendations required. I am currently completing those prior to final submission and graduation.
Supposedly this is a result of the geographical isolation of Australia, as it would be difficult to get international scholars to agree to attend oral defences, except perhaps from New Zealand. Technological developments might change that in the future. Nonetheless my two external examiners were both international, one being in New Zealand and the other being in the United Kingdom, as I understand it.
Apologies for this bit of off-topic content. As I say, when the final document is available I will mention it here on the Downs.