Harvard Notes

Author: Zhang Jing
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book consists of fifty-plus short essays, all of which record the author's insights gained during a year of visiting, researching, observing, and reflecting at Harvard. The content covers various aspects of Harvard University, including its institutional structure, administrative philosophy, financial management, scholarships and fellowships, course arrangements, examination schedules, internship training programs, student activities, and more. By comparing these elements with those of Chinese universities, the book analyzes their fundamental spirit, pursuits, principles, and incentive mechanisms. It also mentions some courses, bibliographies, and topics related to sociology and Chinese studies, with a focus on explaining the flow of theories and methodologies.