Adapting the Western Model of Liberal Arts Education in China: The Cases of Fudan University and Lingnan University

Wen Yu CHAI*

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Abstract

This chapter examines the development of liberal arts education in Chinese higher education and in particular, the histories and reforms over the years of Fudan University in mainland China and Lingnan University in Hong Kong and these institutions’ attempts to adapt the Western model of liberal arts education to Chinese contexts.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLiberal Arts Education and Colleges in East Asia: Possibilities and Challenges in the Global Age
EditorsInsung JUNG, Mikiko NISHIMURA, Toshiaki SASAO
PublisherSpringer Singapore
Pages75-86
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9789811005138
ISBN (Print)9789811005114
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameHigher Education in Asia: Quality, Excellence and Governance
PublisherSpringer Singapore
ISSN (Print)2365-6352
ISSN (Electronic)2365-6360

Keywords

  • Chinese Communist Party
  • Chinese High Education
  • General Education
  • International Student
  • Undergraduate Program

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