Call for Papers: The 5th National Forum for Deans of Marxist Schools

To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, to conduct in-depth research into the historical experiences and fundamental laws of the Sinicization of Marxism under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, to continuously advance the new historical process of the Sinicization of Marxism, and to promote the teaching and research of Marxist theory, it has been decided that the "90th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China and the Sinicization of Marxism: The 5th National Forum of Deans of Marxism" will be held at Henan University in late October 2011.

The forum will focus on important topics for discussion, including the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the Sinicization of Marxism; the historical experiences and fundamental laws of the Sinicization of Marxism; research on Sinicized Marxism; research on the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics; research on the basic experience of the construction of the Communist Party of China and its application; and research on the construction of a Marxist governing party ^[1].

We cordially invite heads of departments and academic discipline leaders ^[2] from universities and research institutions nationwide engaged in teaching and scientific research in Marxist philosophy, economics, scientific socialism, the international communist movement and international relations, political science, sociology, and law to take the time from their busy schedules to register for attendance. Applicants and paper submitters are requested to send their contact information (including institutional affiliation, position, address, postal code, telephone, and email address) and their conference papers via email to the secretariat at chichongyang@yahoo.com.cn (Attn: Chi Chongyang, Scientific Research Department of the Institute of Marxism Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; Tel: 010-85195685) before September 10, 2011. The secretariat will issue formal invitation letters in late September 2011.

Organizers: Division of Marxist Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Institute of Marxism Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Henan University

Supporting Units: Marxist Editorial Office, Social Sciences in China Journal Editorial Department, Marxist Studies

May 10, 2011