Registration Notice for the 6th National "Introduction to Basic Principles of Marxism" Lecturing Seminar and Academic Symposium on the Construction and Sharing of the "Principles" Course Database | Marxism Research Network

In order to resolve long-standing, difficult problems in the current teaching of "An Introduction to the Basic Principles of Marxism" in higher education institutions, and to cultivate teaching and research teams possessing holistic theoretical literacy in Marxism, the 6th National "Comprehensive Lectures on the Basic Principles of Marxism" Seminar and Academic Symposium on "Principles" Course Database Construction and Sharing is scheduled to be held from July 11 to 17, 2019, at the School of Marxism of the Sichuan Tourism University in Chengdu, Sichuan Province.

I. Organizing Units: Jointly hosted by the Department of Marxist Principles of the Institute of Marxism Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), the School of Marxism of Sichuan Tourism University, and the Tang Xiaoyong Studio.

II. Seminar Content: Key points for explanation and the integrated, comprehensive delivery of each chapter of An Introduction to the Basic Principles of Marxism (2018 Revised Edition, Higher Education Press).

III. Registration Contact: Guo Gailing (Sichuan Tourism University), Email: 421466570@qq.com.

IV. Registration Deadline: May 30, 2019; registration will close once the capacity is reached.

V. Important Notes: Attendance by non-invited personnel is not permitted. Upon successful registration, participants will receive an electronic invitation letter and an electronic registration receipt; a physical invitation letter will be issued during check-in according to the registration form. A seminar certificate will be issued upon completion of the program.

Department of Marxist Principles, Institute of Marxism Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences School of Marxism, Sichuan Tourism University Tang Xiaoyong Studio April 3, 2019

Notes

↩ [1] 马克思主义基本原理概论 (Mǎkèsī zhǔyì jīběn yuánlǐ gàilùn): This is one of the mandatory "Ideological and Political Theory Courses" (思政课 sīzhèng kè) required for all university students in China. It focuses on the "three components" of Marxism as traditionally defined in the Soviet and Chinese traditions: Marxist philosophy (dialectical and historical materialism), Marxist political economy, and scientific socialism.

↩ [2] 老大难 (lǎo dà nán): A colloquial term used in Chinese political and administrative contexts to describe problems that are "old" (long-standing), "big" (complex), and "difficult" to solve. In the context of teaching Marxism, it often refers to the challenge of making abstract theory engaging and relevant to students.

↩ [3] 整体性 (zhěngtǐxìng): "Holism" or "wholeness." In Chinese Marxist scholarship, "Marxist holism" is a specific academic trend that argues against fragmenting Marxism into separate disciplines (philosophy, economics, etc.) and instead emphasizes the internal unity of the theoretical system as a tool for understanding and transforming the world.

↩ [4] 通讲 (tōngjiǎng): Literally "comprehensive/integrated lecturing." This refers to a pedagogical approach that seeks to provide a continuous, coherent narrative of the entire textbook or theoretical system, rather than treating chapters as isolated units.

↩ [5] 马克思主义学院 (Mǎkèsī zhǔyì xuéyuàn): The School of Marxism. These are specialized academic departments within Chinese universities responsible for teaching mandatory ideological and political courses and conducting research on Marxist theory and the Sinicization of Marxism.