Describe any three problems faced by the French in the sphere of education in Vietnam

CBSE Class 10 CBSE Class 10 Social Science
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Describe any three problems faced by the French in the sphere of education in Vietnam.

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  • THE French faced problem in the sphere of education. The elites in Vietnam were powerfully influenced by Chinese culture.
  • The French had to counter this Chinese influence to consolidate their power. So, they systematically dismantled the traditional education system and established schools for the Vietnamese.
  • There were two broad opinions on the language issue.
  • Some policymakers emphasised the need to use the French language as the medium of instruction. They felt the Vietnamese would be introduced to the culture and civilisation of France.
  • Others were opposed to French being the only medium of instruction. They suggested that the Vietnamese be taught in lower classes and French in the higher classes.