Easy to Learn,but Hard to Be an Insider——Research on the Practical Dilemma and Generative Mechanism for Undergraduates Majoring in Science Who Chose to Become Postgraduates in Humanities
Under the background of the transformation of knowledge production mode,actively promoting the cultivation of interdisciplinary and compound talents is an important way to build an innovative country.In recent years,the proportion of postgraduates who break the disciplinary"barriers"and choose to study across disciplines has been increasing.Therefore,we should pay attention to the cultivation of this important subgroup of interdisciplinary postgraduates who change their academic pursuit from science and technology to humanities and social sciences.Based on semi-structured interviews with 18 postgraduates who have switched from science and technology to humanities and social sciences,this study explores the dilemma that this group may face and the generative mechanism of the dilemma.The study finds that,as latecomers,these postgraduates are often in a"running behind others"predicament,the formation of which firstly stemmed from the delayed planning and cognitive bias at the individual level;and secondly,the difference between explicit knowledge and implicit knowledge and the unconsciousness of knowledge types are the internal mechanism and essential factors that make it difficult for them to become"insiders".In addition,the lack of"environmental support",particularly in terms of the effectiveness of supervisors,leads to a vicious circle of accumulated disadvantages.This study concludes that disciplinary cultural differences are the underlying logic for the role played by individuals,knowledge and environmental factors,and proposes some suggestions from the perspectives of students,universities and society to help students improve their performance in disciplinary adaptation,and facilitate the practice of cultivating interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary talents.
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