Word: retort
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...angry students argue that Bellinger and other professors present conservative views of their subjects, rarely permit questions and allow no class discussion. They are pressing for more flexible tutors and lecturers. The professors retort that the university is already close to anarchy and insist that establishing order is the first priority. What is ultimately at issue is the direction of German university reform...