On The Rheological Of University Metaphor

The university metaphor has a long history like university.It gives the university a subjective metaphor,that is the expression and generalization of "university",and it represents a profound meaning of "what is the university".The metaphor likes a window and people understand the university better through it.Different metaphors give the university different external characteristics and social image,but also explain the different ideas and spirit of university,they reveal the spirit and temperament of the university,and the evolution of university functions and the change of university cultivation goals.This research is based on university metaphor,and focuses on the analysis of the university metaphors which unique and have been accepted by the later generations.For instance,the metaphors of independent medieval university which are “ivory tower” and “temple of the country”,the metaphors of modern university which are “college promenade” and “the town of intellectuals”,the metaphors of contemporary university which are “lighthouse”,“talented capital”,and “the power station”,and analysis of the historical implications and development of university metaphors.Analysis of the metaphorical of university metaphor systematically is to find out its profound meaning.The metaphorical of university metaphor reveals the evolution of university functions,which is from Newman-style single-function university to Humboldt-style dual-function university,and then to Van Hays-style university;meanwhile,it reflects the changing track of university training objectives in time dimension and social development,which is from the recluse who is preserve his own purity and integrity to the scholars who pursuit of academic,and then to the servants of contribute to the society,furthermore,it shows the development of innovative talents in the future under the background of building a first-class university.Focusing on the development of Chinese universities in the rapidly changing contemporary world,and exploring the mission of the metaphorical of university metaphor,the metaphors of first class university will emerge with the reform of the university,the progress of the times and the development of society,and it will put the contradictions and needs of social development as the starting point,meanwhile,make adaptation,service,guidance and promotion of socio-political,economic,technological,cultural and other aspects of reform as a goal.Chinese first-class university are concerned about the ideals of the university,but also explore the functions of the university;not only adhere to the characteristics of thinking about academic responsibility,but also efforts to get out of the ivory tower to practice social responsibility;not only establishing the view of modern university education,but also to cultivate diversified talents to serve the community and innovative talents to lead the future.