Further Reductions
The Chinese University of Hong Kong has announced a new policy that implies a drastic and mandatory change of the medium (language) of instruction for most courses provided by different faculties within the next few months. The rationale claims that:
"CUHK has embraced the ideal of a broader student mix, in order to provide global exposure to students, to give them the opportunity to come into contact with different peoples and cultures, and to keep abreast of societal needs." (from CUHK E-Newsletter)The newly arrived Vice-Chancellor is severely criticized for such "internationalization" measure at the expense of the most distinguished characteristic of the 40-year-old university associated with Chinese culture. The evolving debate (Chinese website) manifests a lot of existing questions about the present Education in relation to values, such as cultural mission, educational aims, roles of language, significance of history and tradition, etc. Whether these things are still (really) in the context of our education is in fact a myth. Internationalization or marketization seem unavoidable anyway. The consideration of how to preserve other values at the same time shall at least be addressed and discussed openly (before decision). For the purpose, a good study of the subject can be inspiring.
(Further Reductions is a forum to be held tomorrow night at the university campus.)
1 Comments:
We shall not ease from mental fight!
and it is a shame a an alumni that we sit here and doing nothing! Will keep you updated with our action!
Leungpo
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