CO129-531-9 Hong Kong University- proposal to found faculty of Chinese studies 17-10-1930 - 10-6-1931 — Page 49

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a compulsory Chinese test should be confined to translation

from English into modern Chinese and vice versa, that form

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of modern Chinese being adopted which will be of most extensive

use in China and the Far East.

4.

Our experts evidently agree with the need for radical

reform of the existing arrangements for Chinese studies.

They

agree also as to the desirability of taking into consideration

existing tendencies and contemplated changes in higher education.

in China.

5.

Though the Minutes record no definite expression of

opinion on the proposed change in the matriculation regulations,

& feeling was evident that the existing regulation is unduly

hard on at least some types of local candidates and inconsistent

with the interests and present organisation of the secondary

schools.

6.

While

Though our experts do not seem to insist on a compulsory

classical test for all Chinese candidates, they attach special

importance to the vigorous prosecution on sounder lines than

at present of Chinese studies in the University.

advocating a study of aims and methods in China, particularly

as regards matriculation requirements, they suggest that as

regards a University study of the classics, Hong Kong University

must be prepared, if necessary, to stand alone, as a shining

example.