Bulletin Number Five 1984

Chung Chi College A fte r the University's Reorganization by Philip Fu Chung Chi College was founded in 1951 to provide higher education in accordance with Christian traditions, promoting academic research, and training students to serve the community. It is the educational policy of Chung Chi College to give equal emphasis to the study of major/ minor subjects and general education, so as to provide students with an all-round education. The General Education Programme grew out of the original Philosophy of Life Programme from which students have benefited greatly. Since the University's reorganization in 1976 ， the College has focused its efforts on student- orientated teaching (STOT). STOT ， conducted in small groups, not only provides students with more opportunities to ask questions, but also helps the teachers to have a better idea of the students' degree of understanding. Moreover, during such academic discussions, an interdisciplinary approach is encour aged. STOT is indeed complementary to subject- orientated teaching, which consists mainly of classroom teaching. The General Education Programme of Chung Chi College has continued to develop after the reorganization of the University. Seeking to broaden the interests o f students and give them a wider perspective than their major or minor subjects provide, the Programme recognizes, in particular, their common needs for: (a) knowledge of the nature and structure, purposes and functions of modem univer­ sity education, particularly its emphasis on rational thinking; (b) a critical awareness and appreciation of the main cultural traditions of China and the West; (c) an understanding of the modem scientific point of view and of the intrinsic value of the natural and social sciences and their relation to society and culture; and (d) an ability to face contemporary and perennial issues of life and their challenge to rational inquiry, discussion and personal commitment. In the last few years, more General Education courses have been offered and frequent revisions have been made to improve the course contents. The number of teachers involved in the General Education Programme has also increased considerably. In 1984 ， a General Education Resource Centre was set up in Elisabeth Luce Moore Library to facilitate the use of special audio-visual equipment by students. Apart from developing the General Education Programme, the College has devoted much of its efforts to the provision of a good learning environ ment, and the fostering of an ideal academic atmos phere. The College exploits every possible means to achieve this goal, and below are but some of its major efforts. ( 1 ) Seminars and lectures Every year, the College holds an annual conference during the Christmas vacation to discuss topics of interest to its members. With the active participation of teachers and students, the annual RECENT DEVELOPMENTS 17