Expansion: A-level discipline is a very important rating standard in China's university education system. Its level is equivalent to the level of world-class disciplines, and it is the goal and direction of discipline construction. This paper will discuss the definition, connotation, importance and research prospect of A-level discipline.
First of all, A-level discipline refers to the discipline that has been rated as A-level in the national university discipline evaluation. This evaluation standard includes teachers, scientific research level, teaching achievements, academic reputation and many other aspects. Subjects rated as A-level need to reach a very high level in these areas. At present, China's A-level disciplines are mainly concentrated in science and engineering, humanities and social sciences, medicine and other fields.
Secondly, the importance of A-level subjects can not be ignored. On the one hand, the construction of A-level disciplines is an important means to promote the development of higher education in China. By selecting A-level disciplines, the competition and communication between disciplines can be promoted, and the teaching and scientific research level of the whole higher education system can be improved. On the other hand, the level of A-level subjects is also an important indicator to measure the strength of a university. Obtaining the quantity and quality of A-level subjects is directly related to the ranking and reputation of universities, which is very important for attracting excellent teachers and students.