A European Context and Framework for Business Education

Higher education in further education colleges has a long history and has expanded in recent years. However, higher education in further education colleges is often treated as being unproblematic. This paper rejects the argument that higher education is simply a level of study, noting that it is a contested concept. As such, the paper seeks to establish a robust definition of just what higher education is. It recognises that the higher education sector is characterised by diversity but argues that, in spite of the differences that exist between higher education institutions, there are certain issues relating to the further education sector that mean that higher education in further education colleges is likely to differ from that in higher education institutions. The paper considers that New Public Management reinforces these differences and, when taken alongside recruitment problems within the further education sector, questions whether or not the development of higher education in further education colleges should be welcomed.     

说“壑”

《吐鲁番出土砖志集注·张公夫人麴娘墓志铭》中的＂ ＂为＂壑＂的俗字。在＂壑＂到＂ ＂的俗变过程中,文字类化起了重要作用。类化分为字内类化和字际类化,是众多俗字产生的重要途径,《集注》中＂（頁頁）＂和＂ ＂也是两个比较具有代表性的字内类化字。     

Developing academics’ assessment practices in open,distance and e-learning: an institutional change agenda

Abstract

Universities across the globe are attempting to change assessment practice to address challenges in student engagement and achievement. Integral to this objective are strategies to develop academics’ assessment practice. These frequently focus on attendance at formal Continuous Professional Development events and/or implementation of institutional blueprints. This editorial article uses a case study from the Open University (UK) to explore an alternative ‘communities of practice’ approach to the improvement of assessment arguing that academics’ professional expertise is best deepened through participation in authentic activities of teaching and scholarship. The discussion identifies what is involved in such an approach including the role of an enabling principles-based framework, the constraints on implementation and the implications for HE leaders.     

Oh to be a scholar – an HE in FE perspective

This paper considers conceptions of the term ‘scholarship’ amongst lecturers delivering business higher education programmes (BHEPs) in further education colleges (FECs). A condensed overview of leading authors’ work on the subject of scholarship is first considered; then, at the end of the paper, an alternative definition is offered in the hopes of stimulating discussion. The data was drawn from a doctoral study by the author (2009) looking at this subject area, and is based on findings from primary data collected in 2006–7. Due to the lack of published work in and on higher education (HE) in further education (FE) at that time, the study drew heavily on literature from HE. This paper highlights potential issues and anxieties of the lecturers who took part in the study, and identifies that the term ‘scholarship’ is not one familiar to, or easily defined by, those delivering BHEPs in FECs.     

简论传播学视阈下的贺双卿现象

在清代文学史上,以天才女词人身份出现的贺双卿,是一个奇特的存在。在当前学术界倾向于视贺双卿为虚构人物的情况下,本文认为她仍有其不容忽视的文学史地位。从传播学的视阈来考量,＂虚构人物＂贺双卿作为客观文学现象的意义和价值,是由复杂而特殊的文学传播行为和过程所赋予的。     

水边的离别——读何逊离别诗札记

何逊诗在梁朝时就备受好评,很有艺术魅力,且影响久远。何逊离别诗清丽感人,在用词、句法、写法、意境营造上都取得了很高成就,在艺术方面对中古的山水诗、抒情诗都有重要贡献。在当下,应充分发掘在\"诗可以群\"思想陶冶下何逊离别诗的情感教育价值、文学价值、审美价值。     

裕固族当代诗歌创作的双璧——贺继新和妥清德

贺继新和妥清德是1980年代裕固族文坛涌现出的代表诗人。贺继新是裕固族诗歌的拓荒者,在传统和民族诗艺中彰显出自己的个性和灵感;妥清德的诗歌是衔接裕固人传统和现实的一座桥梁,把现代技法有机内化到传统诗艺中,使民族特色和现代气息融会贯通。他们的诗歌有传承发扬本民族口头文学和填补裕固族作家文学空白的双重意义。     

Educational Research: A Reply to Professor Pring

Professor Richard Pring's BJES Vol. 48, No. 1 editorial shares a widespread unease regarding government centralisation of state-funded research (not only on education). Unfortunately the editorial compromises with this trend by suggesting it is obvious to academic experts where research should be so concentrated. Instead, an alternative model of research is advocated to counter so far as is possible the tendency towards centralisation.