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Notice of the 9th National Forum for Deans of Marxist Schools

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Dear Madam/Sir:

In order to deeply study and implement the spirits of the 18th National Congress of the Party, as well as the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Plenary Sessions of the 18th Central Committee [1], and the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s series of important speeches, and to further advance the study of Marxist theory and discipline construction, it has been decided upon deliberation that the 9th Deans' Forum on Marxism will be held in late September 2016 at the National University of Defense Technology (Changsha, Hunan). The theme of this year's forum is: The Truth, Popularization, and Critique of Erroneous Trends of Thought in Marxism. Given your influence within the Marxist academic community, we specially invite you to take time out of your busy schedule [2] to attend the conference.

I. Main Conference Topics

  1. Research on Xi Jinping’s Thinking on State Governance and Administration
  2. Research on Xi Jinping’s Important Expositions on National Defense and Military Building
  3. Research on 21st-Century Chinese Marxism
  4. Research on the Truth and Contemporary Value of Marxism
  5. Research on the History and Experience of the Popularization of Marxism
  6. Research on the Discourse System and Communication of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics
  7. Research on the Scientific Nature of the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics
  8. Research on the Innovation and Development of Ideological and Political Education in the Information Network Era
  9. Research on Cyberspace Ideological Security
  10. Assessment and Critique of Current Erroneous Social Trends of Thought
  11. Research on the Current Status and Development Trends of Foreign Marxist Studies
  12. Research on the Discipline Construction of Marxist Theory

II. Conference Time and Location Time: September 17–19, 2016. Registration on the 17th, departure on the 19th. Location: National University of Defense Technology.

III. Conference Papers and Expenses

  1. Conference Papers The conference requires participants to submit one unpublished academic paper of approximately 8,000 characters (electronic version) to the assembly no later than August 1, 2016. It is required that the paper fits the theme, possesses a clear thesis, maintains correct perspectives, provides focused argumentation, and uses accurate and standardized citations. The conference plans to compile a selection of high-quality papers for publication by the Guangxi Normal University Press Group. Please send the electronic version of the paper simultaneously to the following two email addresses: A. yzhlt2016@sina.com (Mr./Ms. Zou, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, National University of Defense Technology) B. wangyanyang@cass.org.cn (Mr./Ms. Wang, Institute of Marxism Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)

  2. Expenses The conference does not charge a conference fee; transportation and accommodation costs are to be borne by the participants themselves.

IV. Conference Registration Matters Registration Time: All day on September 17, 2016. During registration hours, the conference affairs group will set up reception stations at Huanghua International Airport, Changsha South Railway Station, and Changsha Railway Station. Registration Location: National University of Defense Technology.

V. Conference Contacts and Contact Information Mr./Ms. Li: 17807312240; 17807312240@163.com Mr./Ms. Li: 15173118260; 86269912@qq.com Mr./Ms. Zou: 17807312146; yzhlt2016@sina.com Mr./Ms. Wang: 13699280278; wangyanyang@cass.org.cn Mailing Address: No. 207, Section 3, Furong Middle Road, Changsha, Hunan Postal Code: 361005

Host: Institute of Marxism Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Department of Marxist Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Research Center for the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, National University of Defense Technology

Organizer: Department of Foreign Marxism, Institute of Marxism Studies, CASS School of Humanities and Social Sciences, National University of Defense Technology

Co-organizer: Marxist Theory Editorial Department, Social Sciences in China (Zhongguo Shehui Kexue) Journal Editorial Department, Marxist Studies (Makesizhuyi Yanjiu) Editorial Department, Foreign Social Sciences (Guowai Shehui Kexue) Editorial Department, Studies on Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping Theories (Mao Zedong Deng Xiaoping Lilun Yanjiu)

March 8, 2016

Receipt for the 9th National Deans' Forum on Marxism Name | Gender | Position/Title | Mobile Phone | Email Working Unit | Postal Code | Paper Title | Arrival Date | Return Date

Notes:

  1. Deans planning to attend should return the receipt via email before August 1. Return to: yzhlt2016@sina.com; wangyanyang@cass.org.cn
  2. Please send flight number information to the above email addresses once return (or arrival) flight numbers are confirmed.
  3. For any questions, you may contact Mr./Ms. Zou Xiaojun at the National University of Defense Technology (0731-84579079; 17807312146).