Title: A Review of the Research on the Evolution of the Western Idea of a University
Abstract: From different angles researchers have revealed its evolution of 800 years since first university appeared in 12th century.A university started as guild of masters and students in Medieval Europe,which resembles an axial institute in post-industrial society.The role of university changes with times,so university has got several names since it was born: a site for teaching,a center of and a service station.Accordingly,the function of university has expanded from teaching to scientific research and talents training.In fact modern university has undertaken three functions that include transmitting knowledge,scientific exploration and social service.The view on value of higher education has also changed from the core of to goal of seeking unification of individual interest,social development and knowledge exploration.
Publication Year: 2005
Publication Date: 2005-01-01
Language: en
Type: review
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