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The Publication of *Collected Essays on the Study of Ideological and Political Education* (Volume II)

Research Highlights

Collected Research on Ideological and Political Education (Volume 2) (edited by Yu Bin and Li Chunhua) is a compilation of selected and revised papers originally submitted to the "2012 National Symposium on Ideological and Political Education." It explores major theoretical and practical issues of ideological and political education (IPE) under new circumstances, the innovation and development of the IPE discipline, research on IPE in higher education, and methods for improving the effectiveness of theoretical courses. With its novel perspectives and broad scope, the volume possesses significant innovative merit, reflecting the vibrant state of research in the field of ideological and political education from various angles. This book embodies the experiential summaries and theoretical reflections of IPE researchers and practitioners in recent years, demonstrating a high level of theoretical sophistication and providing strong practical guidance. This volume serves as a continuation of the 2011 edition, Collected Research on Ideological and Political Education (Volume 1).

Table of Contents

Preface: Studying and Implementing the Spirit of the 18th Party Congress; Advancing the Theory and Practice of Ideological and Political Education (Hou Huiqin)

Special Features

  • Accurately Grasping Socialism with Chinese Characteristics through "Fundamental Achievements" — Hou Huiqin
  • Analysis of the Theoretical Highlights of the Report to the 18th Party Congress — Wu Qiantao
  • Reflections on the Refinement and Condensation of Socialist Core Values [1] — Zhang Yao-can
  • Ideological and Political Education Guiding the Cultivation of Innovative Talent — Zhou Xixian

Part I: Research on the Basic Theory of Ideological and Political Education

  • Treatises by Classical Marxist Authors on "Instillation" [2] and Their Implications
  • Preliminary Investigation into the Laws of Innovation in the Teaching of Ideological and Political Theory
  • Pathways for Disciplinary Development in the Study of the Sinicization of Marxism
  • The Positioning of Humanistic Values within the Discipline of Ideological and Political Education
  • Defining the Essence of Ideological and Political Education: Reflections on Theoretical Innovation
  • Analysis of the Basic Characteristics of Information in Ideological and Political Education

Part II: Research on Major Theoretical and Practical Issues in Ideological and Political Education

  • On the Relationship Between Political and Intellectual Attributes in the Disciplinary Development of IPE
  • Moving Beyond the Historical Dilemma of Collectivism Education
  • On the Value and Role of Microblogs (Weibo) in Ideological Construction
  • On the Multidimensional Rationalities of Popularizing the Socialist Core Value System: Knowing the "Dao," Becoming the "Dao," and Practicing the "Dao" [3]
  • Red Culture [4] and Ideological and Political Education of University Students
  • Red Culture and Upholding Faith in Marxism
  • Study on the Recognition of Mainstream Ideology among New-Generation Migrant Workers: An Interview Survey Based on 70 Workers in Xinxiang, Henan
  • On the Basic Issues of Democratic Ideological and Political Education
  • How "Harmony" Functions as a Socialist Core Value
  • Preliminary Study on the Concreteness and Effectiveness of Party Spirit [5]
  • Essential Issues in the Disciplinary Development of Ideological and Political Education
  • Inquiry into the Historical Starting Point of Ideological and Political Education from the Perspective of "Broad Politics"
  • The "Get-Rich-First" Class: A Key Demographic for Ideological and Political Education Attention
  • Strengthening Ideological and Political Education within Social Management [6]
  • Analysis and Outlook of Research Hotspots in IPE in 2012 Based on Content Mining Methods
  • Conceptual Analysis of "Real Man" and "Real Individuals": A Study Based on Marxist Texts
  • On the Basis and Logic for Integrating Ideological and Political Education with Social Management
  • Analysis of the Resources and Application of the Communist Party of China's Ideological and Political Education
  • The Mission of Ideological and Political Education from the Perspective of Cultural Self-Awareness [7]
  • Analysis of the Environment for University Students' IPE in the New Period
  • Group Psychological Counseling and Ideological and Political Education: A Perspective of Humanistic Concern
  • Reification, Alienation, and Human Existence
  • Analysis of Pathways for Forming Educational Synergy in the IPE Process
  • Education on the Socialist Core Value System: Major Responsibilities and the Historical Mission of Teaching "The Outline" [8] — Accompanied by an Analysis of the Dimension of Reconstructing Youth Values via a Critique of "Farewell to Revolution" [9]
  • The Realization of Online IPE within the Philosophical Horizon of Intersubjectivity
  • Reflections on the Integration of Socialist Cultural Construction with Chinese Characteristics and IPE in the Internet Age

Part III: Research on Ideological and Political Education in Higher Education

  • IPE Talent Cultivation and Explorations in the Reform of Ideological and Political Theory Courses
  • Reflections on Making Ideological and Political Theory Courses into Classes Students Truly Love
  • Construction and Development of Specialized IPE Websites in the Web Era
  • Nurturing Students through Social Practice: Explorations of Practical Teaching in "The Introduction" [10]
  • Brief Analysis of the Application of Microblogs in University IPE Work
  • Analysis of the Effectiveness of Teaching "The Basic Principles of Marxism" and Research on Interactive Teaching Modes
  • The Function of University IPE within the Horizon of "Maintaining Campus Stability"
  • Ideas and Strategies for Constructing New Mechanisms for Socialist Core Value System Education in Universities
  • Implementation Strategies for Regularizing "Learning from Lei Feng" [11] Education: Using "Post-90s" Students as an Example
  • On the Passion of Teachers in the Instruction of Ideological and Political Theory Courses
  • Internet Slang: A New Perspective for University Ideological and Political Education
  • Research and Practice of Teaching Modes for "The Introduction to the Basic Principles of Marxism" in the Internet Age
  • Integrating the Spirit of the 18th Party Congress into the Teaching Design of "The Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought and the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics"
  • Inquiry into University IPE and the Political Socialization of Students
  • Analysis of Pathways to Enhance the Teaching Effectiveness of "The Introduction to the Basic Principles of Marxism"
  • Analysis of Integrating the Socialist Core Value System into the IPE of University Students
  • Strengthening the Construction of Ideals, Convictions, and Professional Ethics among Teachers of Marxist Political Theory Courses
  • Oral History and Explorations in the Teaching of "The Outline of Chinese Modern and Contemporary History"
  • Preliminary Study on "Problem-Indexed Thematic Teaching" in the "Ideological and Moral Cultivation and Legal Fundamentals" Course
  • Real-world Scrutiny and Strategic Reconstruction of the Effectiveness of IPE in Ethnic Minority Universities
  • On the Influence of Modern Social Trends on the Dominance of University IPE
  • Resolution Pathways for Campus Mass Incidents [12] under the Background of New Media
  • Propounding Service-Learning Schemes for Ideological and Political Theory Courses
  • Inquiry into the Effectiveness of University IPE Classroom Teaching under the Background of "Fast-Food Culture"
  • Research on Online Teaching of Extracurricular "Situations and Policies" [13]
  • Inlet Anxiety among Freshmen and Their Ideological Guidance
  • Construction of Talent Cultivation Models from the Dimension of IPE: Exploration and Practice of the "Student Cultivation Model Based on Core Competency Construction"
  • Research on the "Soft Environment" for Nurturing Students through University IPE
  • Reflections and Construction: Analysis of the Effectiveness of Ideals and Convictions Education for Students in a Multicultural Horizon
  • Cultural Self-Awareness: The New Mission of University IPE in a Multicultural Context

Appendix: Earnestly Learning and Comprehending the Spirit of the 18th Party Congress to Advance Innovation in IPE Theory and Practice — A Summary of the "2012 National Symposium on Ideological and Political Education"

Postscript (Contributed by Liang Haifeng; Web Editor: Jia Fei)