THE BATTLE OF BOOKS: UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM IN NORTHERN GUANGDONG DURING THE ANTI-JAPANESE WAR

Abstract

During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, a significant chapter in modern Chinese history, higher education institutions faced numerous challenges. The Anti-Japanese War period presented a testing time for Chinese higher education. To sustain education and academic continuity, many colleges and universities in South China were compelled to relocate to the northern regions of Guangdong. This study focuses on the experience of colleges and universities that shifted to northern Guangdong during this tumultuous period, shedding light on the unique circumstances and features of their curriculum and teaching methods. This historical analysis provides valuable insights into the modernization of Chinese higher education and the localization of academic research. Understanding these aspects is essential to comprehend the context of higher education during this exceptional period in Chinese history.