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Graham, Gordon

Universities

Graham, Gordon - Universities, ebook

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Research assessment exercises, teaching quality assessment, line management, staff appraisal, student course evaluation, modularization, student fees - these are all names of innovations (and problems) - in modern British universities. How far do they reflect a more conscientious approach to the effective promotion of higher education, and how far do they constitute a significant departure from traditional academic concerns and values? Using some themes of Cardinal Newman's classic The Idea of a University as a springboard, this extended essay aims to address these questions.

Keywords: University, RAE, research assessment exercise, teaching, higher education, academia, education, training, transferable skills, usefulness, wealth creation, instruction, research, pure science, applied science, knowledge, understanding

Author(s)
Publisher
Andrews UK
Publication year
2013
Language
en
Edition
1
Series
Societas
Page amount
153 pages
Category
Upbringing, Education
Format
Ebook
eISBN (ePUB)
9781845407407
Printed ISBN
9781845401276

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