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Application Notice for the 2022 National Summer Camp for Outstanding College Students of the School of Marxism, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

Notices & Announcements

The School of Marxism at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (UCASS) was established in October 2017. As a secondary college specializing in teaching and scientific research in disciplines related to Marxist theory, the School is responsible for the instruction of Ideological and Political Theory courses for all undergraduate and graduate students across the university. It also oversees teaching, research, talent cultivation, admissions, employment, and student management for two undergraduate majors: Marxist Theory and Ideological and Political Education. In September 2020, through the deep integration of the Institute of Marxism Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and the university's School of Marxism, a "Research-Education Integration" [1] college was constructed. Xin Xiangyang, the Secretary of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of the CASS Institute of Marxism Studies, serves as the Dean. The School possesses a formidable faculty, including 5 Honorary Members of the CASS Academic Division [2] and 4 Members of the Academic Division; 12 Distinguished Professors, 15 Tenured Professors, over 40 teachers in Distinguished Posts, 45 academic mentors for undergraduates, and 113 doctoral supervisors specializing in the "Marxist Backbone Program" [3]. Relying on the School’s resources, several centers have been established, including the Ministry of Education's Innovation and Development Center for Ideological and Political Work in Universities, the Beijing Municipal Research Center for Humanities and Social Sciences, the Advanced Research Institute of 21st Century Contemporary Chinese Marxism, and the Advanced Research Institute of Ideological and Political Education.

In terms of research-education integration and talent cultivation, the School of Marxism adheres to high standards and high levels, creates high-level platforms, and sets lofty goals. The School’s mission to serve as a fortress of Marxist theory and a base for cultivating high-level talent has been consistent since its inception. A foundation of top-tier academic research, rich experience in cultivating high-level talent in the philosophy and social sciences, and the goal of building a first-class socialist university for the liberal arts constitute the solid basis for the School’s development and its mission of "Cultivating Virtue and Nurturing People" [4] (lǐdé shùrén).

To promote exchange among outstanding university students across the country, enhance students' understanding of the School of Marxism at UCASS, and select exceptional undergraduates to pursue Master’s degrees in related majors at our university, the School intends to hold an "Outstanding College Student Summer Camp" in late July or early August 2022. We enthusiastically welcome applications from all students!

I. Activity Timing and Format Activity Time: Late July or early August. Activity Format: To be announced separately, based on Beijing’s epidemic prevention and control measures and our university’s pandemic requirements.

II. Application Conditions Applicants must have a strong interest in the fields of basic principles of Marxism, the history of Marxist development, ideological and political education, and Party building. Applicants should intend to pursue an academic Master's degree in Scientific Socialism and the International Communist Movement, Basic Principles of Marxism, History of Marxist Development, Research on the Sinicization of Marxism, Ideological and Political Education, or Party Building. Applicants must possess strong independent research capabilities, comprehensive analysis and problem-solving skills, and meet the following conditions:

  1. Support the leadership of the Communist Party of China, support the socialist system, and be willing to serve socialist modernization; possess good moral character, be law-abiding, and be in good health.
  2. Applicants must be full-time third-year undergraduate students (graduating class of 2023), and in principle should be students in majors related to Marxist theory or ideological and political education. Outstanding students from other related disciplines are also welcome to apply across majors.
  3. The applicant's average GPA for the first five semesters of undergraduate study should rank in approximately the top 20% of their major, with the expectation of obtaining a recommendation-based admission (baoyan) [5] qualification. For those who meet any of the following conditions, the GPA ranking requirement may be appropriately relaxed: ① Having conducted specific research in an area of their undergraduate major, with published academic papers or works related to the applied major that have reached a high level; ② Having participated in social practice activities and written an investigative report of significant value; ③ Having won awards in national academic activities within their professional field; ④ Having studied at a well-known overseas university for one year or more.
  4. Good English proficiency. In principle, English proficiency must meet one of the following: ① A score of 550 or above in the National College English Test Band 4 (CET-4), or a score of 425 or above in the National College English Test Band 6 (CET-6); ② A TOEFL score of 85 or above; ③ An IELTS score of 6.0 or above.
  5. Applicants for minority languages such as Japanese, Russian, German, French, or Vietnamese must provide a passing certificate or qualified transcript from a national-level language examination (held in China or the respective country). The score must be equivalent to the CET-6 level in China.

III. Application Materials

  1. 1 Summer Camp Application Form (download and complete the attachment);
  2. 1 copy of the applicant’s ID card and Student ID;
  3. 1 undergraduate transcript (must be stamped by the Office of Academic Affairs);
  4. 1 Personal Statement and Research Plan;
  5. 1 copy each of other supporting materials (such as papers, awards or qualification certificates, CET-4/CET-6 transcripts, or other English test scores);
  6. 1 Summer Camp Registration Statistics Form (download and complete the attachment).

IV. Application Procedure Applicants should arrange the materials in order, merge them into a single PDF document, and send it to mxy-ucass@cass.org.cn. File naming convention: Summer Camp Registration—Name—University. The deadline for receiving application materials is July 11, 2022, at 16:00.

V. Admission Procedure This summer camp plans to recruit approximately 60 participants. The School will organize experts to conduct preliminary qualification screenings and select participants based on merit. Results will be notified to selected candidates via email, phone, or SMS. Those not selected will not be notified separately.

VI. Contact Information Contact Person: Teacher Ren Email: mxy-ucass@cass.org.cn Phone: 010-81360424

We sincerely welcome outstanding college students from across the country to apply for our School’s summer camp!