"New Culture," "New Literature" and "New Education" Education Reform Ideas Among China's May Fourth Era Writer-Teachers

Author:
McNett, Margaret A., Department of East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, University of Virginia
Advisors:
Laughlin, Charles, Department of East Asian Studies, University of Virginia
Hoffman, Diane, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia
Abstract:

The goal of this paper is to examine some of the ideas about education reform among May Fourth era writer-teachers, and to examine its contemporary significance in light of the global push for education for all by 2015, as well China’s recent education reform efforts. The paper also seeks to show why the study of literature is important to the study of social and political development in China, and especially to the historical development of education reform in the May Fourth era.

Degree:
MA (Master of Arts)
Language:
English
Rights:
All rights reserved (no additional license for public reuse)
Issued Date:
2012/12/01