Cultural critics raise voices at two sessions

Zuo Dongling, professor at Capital Normal University and a member of the CPPCC, provided concrete suggestions for preserving the essence of the traditional cultures.

Zuo Dongling, professor at Capital Normal University,member of the CPPCC[Photo/chinese.cnu.edu.cn]

"The practice of stressing more importance on science over liberal arts has existed in the educational system for years, which exerted a negative influence on traditional cultural advancement," Zuo said "We have to make it (traditional culture) a systematic education, a module with specialized teaching. To make it work, it's better to include it in exams."

"The practice of stressing science over liberal arts has existed in the educational system for years. It's exerted a negative influence on traditional cultural advancement," Zuo said. "We have to make it (traditional culture) part of education, a module with specialized teaching. To make it work, it's better to include it in exams."