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This chapter first presents reflections concerning the Yuanpei Program in Peking University. The reflections cover the following aspects: the curriculum of the program, the change strategy of the program, as well as the interplay of various sources of conflicts. Followed by the reflections, recommendation and limitation of the research are discussed. The discussion part, which addresses two assumptions on the idea of talent and the role of university, is covered at the end of the chapter.
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Wang, W. (2014). Conclusions and Discussion. In: The Yuanpei Program in Peking University. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37515-6_7
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