The Perverse Modernisation of British Universities
Soundings - ISSN 1362-6620
Volume 1998 Number 8
The Perverse Modernisation of British Universities
Michael Rustin pages -
Abstract
The conception of ‘modernisation’ being imposed on British universities seems to mean only so-called efficiency gains, competitive stratification through league tables, and students having to fund their own education as an investment in their future. This article argues that the virtues of the British system lie in its high quality, its intensity of teaching, and the broad scope of its educational mission. A truly ‘modern’ approach would seek to make the most of these qualities, not to undermine them.
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Michael Rustin (1998) The Perverse Modernisation of British Universities, Soundings, 1998(8), -