At its heart, Chinese education is an exam system. What makes this system distinctive? “The Highest Exam” traces its origins in imperial China and its evolution into today’s national college entrance exam, showing how it became deeply woven into governance, family life and social values. Drawing on both personal experience and statistical evidence, the authors show how individual destinies are tied to a larger system that functions like a centralized, hierarchical tournament.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Eocation:
School of Global Policy and Strategy
UCSD
San Diego, CA
Thursday, January 15 - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
