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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

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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 [1] 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 at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and the University’s School of Marxism, a "Science-Education Integration" college was established. 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 five Honorary Members of the CASS [2] and four Members of the CASS; 12 Distinguished Professors, 15 Tenured Professors, over 40 Distinguished Post Teachers, 45 undergraduate academic mentors, and 113 doctoral supervisors for the "Marxist Backbone Program" [3]. Relying on the resources of the School, several institutions 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 Higher Research Institute of 21st Century Contemporary Chinese Marxism, and the Higher Research Institute of Ideological and Political Education.

In terms of science-education integration and talent cultivation, the School of Marxism adheres to high standards and high levels, creates high-end platforms, and sets ambitious goals. Its mission as a steadfast stronghold of Marxist theory and a center for cultivating high-level talent has been consistent since its inception. A foundation of top-tier academic research, extensive experience in cultivating high-level talent in the philosophy and social sciences, and the goal of building a world-class socialist liberal arts university constitute the solid basis for the School’s development and its mission to "cultivate virtue and nurture people" [4] (li de shu ren).

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 host an "Outstanding University Student Summer Camp" in late July or early August 2022. We warmly welcome students to apply!

I. Activity Time and Format Time: Late July or early August. Format: Further notice will be provided based on the pandemic prevention and control requirements of Beijing and our university.

II. Application Requirements Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in fields such as the 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 should possess strong independent research capabilities and comprehensive analytical and problem-solving skills, and must 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 in 2023). In principle, they should be students majoring in 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 Grade Point Average (GPA) for the first five semesters of undergraduate study should rank approximately in the top 20% of their major, with the prospect of obtaining a recommendation for exemption from the National Postgraduate Entrance Examination [5] (baoyan). If any of the following conditions are met, the ranking requirements may be appropriately relaxed: ① Having conducted specific research in an area of their undergraduate major, with publicly published academic papers or books related to the applied major that reach 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 CET-4 score of 550 or above; CET-6 score of 425 or above; ② TOEFL score of 85 or above; ③ IELTS score of 6.0 or above.
  5. Candidates focusing on "small languages" such as Japanese, Russian, German, French, or Vietnamese must provide passing certificates or score reports from national-level language examinations (organized by China or the respective country), with scores equivalent to the CET-6 level.

III. Application Materials

  1. 1 copy of the Summer Camp Application Form (download and fill in the attachment);
  2. 1 copy of the applicant’s ID card and Student ID;
  3. 1 copy of the undergraduate transcript (stamped by the Academic Affairs Office);
  4. 1 copy of a personal statement and research plan;
  5. 1 copy each of other supporting materials (such as papers, award or qualification certificates, CET-4 or CET-6 score reports, etc.);
  6. 1 copy of the Summer Camp Registration Statistics Form (download and fill in the attachment).

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

V. Admission Procedures This summer camp plans to recruit approximately 60 participants. The School will organize experts to conduct preliminary qualifications reviews and select participants based on merit. The results will be notified 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 university students from across the country to apply!