摘要90年代以来，越来越多的学者都投身到大学校训的比较研究中。大学校训是大学传统和教育目标的反映。它代表着一个大学的精神实质，也折射着一个民族的文化内涵。本文将利用历史和统计分析的方法进行论述。本文分别从校训及其历史意义、中英大学校训的文化特征、文化内涵和价值取向比较中英大学的校训文化，最后总结了中英大学校训之间的差异。希望人们更好地了解中英大学校训文化的内涵，这不仅有助于更好的建设大学，也有利于为培养学生营造更好的氛围。35605
毕业论文关键词：大学校训；校训文化;文化内涵；价值取向
Abstract Since the 1990s, an increasing number of scholars have devoted themselves to the field of comparative study of university mottoes. University motto is the condensed reflection of the university’s tradition and educational goals. It represents the spiritual essence of a university and reflects the connotation of a nation’s culture. This paper is extended through historical references and statistical analysis. This paper will pass introduces characteristics a motto and its historical significance, explores the characteristics of Chinese and English university motto cultures, compares Chinese and English university mottoes from the aspects of cultural connotation and value orientation. Last summarizes the differences. Hopefully better understanding of the cultural connotation in Chinese and English university mottoes can be obtained by people, which can not only contribute to the construction of better university culture, but also help to create a better atmosphere of cultivating students.
Key words: university motto; motto culture; cultural connotation; value orientation
Cultural Differences Between Chinese and English University Mottoes
Contents
摘 要...i
Abstract...ii
I. Introduction..1
II. Motto Culture2
2.1 Definition and Functions of University Mottoes2
2.2 Characteristics of Motto Culture3
 2.2.1 Historical Significance3
 2.2.2 National Character4
 2.2.3 Educational Meaning5
 2.2.4 Expressivity6
III. Contrast of Motto Culture Between Chinese and English Universities7
3.1 Differences in Cultural Connotation7
 3.1.1 Confucianism vs. Christian8
 3.1.2 Morality vs. Science 8
3.2 Differences in Value Orientation9
3.2.1 Collectivism vs. Inpidualism10
3.2.2 Empiricism vs. Truth11
3.2.3 Frugality vs. Wealth..12
 3.2.4 Harmony vs. Challenge..13
IV. Conclusion14
Bibliography16
Acknowledgements17
I. Introduction
It is widely known that university motto reflects the essential pursuit of a university; it is both the soul of a university and the central guidance in the construction of campus culture. Because of the close relation established between many Chinese and English universities, the cultural distinctions reflected from the mottoes can be easily seen. Different mottoes are not only the reflection of different civilizations, but also the mirror of people’s thought pattern in different countries and their traditions.
Since the 1990s, an increasing number of scholars have devoted themselves to the field of comparative study of university mottoes. Not only the number has increased, but also the scope of researches has been widened. The researches of comparative study of mottoes of Chinese and English university mottoes universities have made some achievements. However, those studies are not comprehensive and profound since they are limited in both depth and breadth. And there has been no systematic study doing comparative analysis of Chinese and mottoes. With the help of documentation and using the methods of historical and statistical analysis, this paper intends to overcome the weak points of the present studies.
In the greatly developing modern society, the importance of exchanges in education among countries worldwide is no less than that in politics and economy. As the soul of campus culture and spirits, university mottoes do play a significant role in the society. 中英大学校训文化差异研究:http://www.youerw.com/yingyu/lunwen_33637.html