Marxist Theories

Program Code: 030504T             Duration：4 Years

Educational Objectives:

The program is guided by the principle and basic requirement of cultivating students who possess both a deep sense of national commitment and a global perspective, embody the qualities of “triple-creative” talents (innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship), and demonstrate outstanding “triple abilities”: learning ability, critical thinking ability, and executive (practical) ability.After the program training, students are expected to: have a firm belief in Marxism and the belief in socialism with Chinese characteristics, and consciously practice the core socialist values; possess high-quality theoretical literacy of Marxism, solid basic theories acquaintance, systematic professional knowledge, and a reasonable knowledge structure; be capable toof analyzeing and solveaddressing practical problems withusing Marxist standpointpositions, viewpoints, and methodsmethods, and have strong social practice ability and some academic innovation abilitystrong social practice ability and some academic innovation ability; be qualified to engage in theoretical research, ideological publicity, and teaching related to their discipline, as well as student affairs management in educational institutions and practical roles in government agencies, Party organizations, enterprises, and other public or private sector units.

Overview of educational objectives:

(1) Students are expected to uphold a firm commitment to the lofty ideals of Marxism and the shared ideals of socialism with Chinese characteristics, demonstrate outstanding Marxist theoretical literacy, and be capable of applying Marxist standpoints, viewpoints, and methodologies to analyze and address complex issues.

(2) Students are expected to be qualified to teach ideological and political education courses in primary, secondary, and higher education institutions, and to demonstrate the potential to develop into administrative and managerial leaders within their organizations.

(3) Students are expected to be capable of undertaking party building and theoretical propagandapublicity work in government agencies, party and mass organizations, and enterprises, and hto demonstrate the potential to become professional Party affairs personnel within their organizations.

(4) As well-rounded talents who combine deep patriotism with a global perspective, students are expected to actively dedicate themselves to the great cause of socialist modernization.

Student Outcomes:

№1.Moral cultivation: Students have good ideological and moral qualities and legal literacy, with passion for the homeland and a sense of social responsibility, able to practice the core socialist values, establish scientific values, life outlook, and worldview, with a sense of self-learning and lifelong learning, and have the ability to continuously learn and adapt to development.

№2. Basic Knowledge: Students have grasped relevant basiccore  theories, such asincluding Marxist philosophy, Marxist political economy, scientific socialism, and modern and contemporary Chinese history; mastered the basicfundamental principles of Marxism, the history of the developments  of Marxism thought, the lawsdynamics of the developments of contemporary capitalism and contemporary socialism, the history of Chinese Communist Party, ideological and political education, and other essential disciplinary knowledge. They are familiar with the current theoretical frontiers and academic development trends of Marxist theory-related undergraduate majors, and the basic research methods of undergraduate majors and related disciplines of Marxist theory. They also possess relevant knowledge in humanities and social sciences as well as natural sciences, forming a reasonable knowledge structure grasped the theoretical frontier and academic development trends of Marxist theory-related undergraduate majors, and the basic research methods of undergraduate majors and related disciplines of Marxist theory. They also possess relevant knowledge in humanities and social sciences as well as natural sciences, forming a reasonable knowledge structure.

№3. Problem Analysis: Students have a deep interest in learning, good study habits, grasped scientific learning methods, and have a good intuition for seeingidentifying problems. They have strong abilities in self-learning, reading classical works, processing and analyzing information, and logical thinking. They can combine theory with practice, and provide profound theoretical solutions and insights.

№4. Students are able to formulate consultancy solutions tailored to the specific needs of government agencies and enterprises by applying Marxist standpoints, viewpoints, and methodologies. In the design process, they integrate Marxist theory with the practical demands of socialism with Chinese characteristics, demonstrating both outstanding professional competence and a strong capacity for innovation.

№5. Research: Students canare able to apply their professional knowledge, engage in independent and innovative thinking, and propose new insights and viewpoints, demonstrating preliminary academic exploration, and innovation abilities. They have mastered the basic requirements and academic norms of thesis writing and canare capable of undertakeing scientific research, and writeing investigation reports, and academic papers.

№6. Using Modern Tools: Students have mastered the basic methods of literature retrieval, data collection, and survey research, and are proficient in using online resources such as domestic and foreign databases. They are skilled in using analysis software that matches the requirements of their disciplines.

№7. Marxist Theory and Society: Students can utilize Marxist positions, viewpoints, and methods to analyze social issues and propose feasible consulting solutions. They can use Marxist theory to guide young people to form correct world views, views of life, and values. They can play a leading role in fostering builders and successors for socialism.

№8. Environment and Sustainable Development: Students can make correct judgments on public opinions and social trends, discern right from wrong, and grasp and apply basiccore Marxist theories to conduct in-depth thinking on real-world issues.

№9. Professional Norms: Students have a firm belief in socialism with Chinese characteristics, adhere to the Four Cardinal Principles, support the line, principles, and policies of the Communist Party of China; possess high political awareness and theoretical literacy; have a strong sense of social responsibility and mission, are passionate about and dedicated to their professional roles, uphold integrity and trustworthiness, act with fairness and impartiality, serve the people wholeheartedly, and commit themselves to the betterment of society.

№10. Individual and Team: Students can undertake roles as individuals, team members, and leaders in interdisciplinary research teams.

№11. Communication: Students are able to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including academic, professional, and general public communities, on issues related to Marxist theory. They can produce clear and well-structured written materials such as reports and policy documents, and deliver compelling presentations and speeches. They are also skilled at articulating ideas clearly and responding thoughtfully to questions.

№12.Project Management: Students understand and master the Marxist theories and its various methodologies , and are able to flexibly apply them in course learning, scientific research, and social practice.

Program Profile：

Marxism is a theory centered on the proletariat and the emancipation of humanity, as well as a scientific theoretical system that investigates the universal laws governing capitalist society, socialist society, and the historical development of human civilization.The Undergraduate Program in Marxist Theory offers four research directions: Sinicization of Marxism, The Fundamental Principles of Marxism, Ideological and Political Education, and Key Issues in Modern and Contemporary Chinese History. The Undergraduate Program of Marxist theory is to train professionals with firm belief in Marxism, correct political stances and orientations, high literacy in Marxist theory, and the ability to use Marxist positions, viewpoints, and methodologies to analyze and solveaddress practical problems.

The history of the School of Marxism can be traced back to the Teaching and Research Office for New Democracy and Political Economy established at the time of the founding of the South China Institute of Technology in 1952. It became an independent unit in April 2009 and was officially renamed the School of Marxism in 2014. It is a second-level unit directly affiliated with the university, and specializes in teaching ideological and political theory courses and conducts research on Marxist theories. In 2017, the school was approved as a key co-built School of Marxism by the PropagandaPublicity Department of Guangdong Provincial Party Committee. In 2018 and 2019, it was successively approved as a first-level doctoral program in Marxist theories and a post- doctoral mobile station in Marxist theories. The school has a complete training system for undergraduate, master, and doctoral students. There are a total of 56 full-time teachers, 85.7% of whom have a doctoral degree, and 69.6% of whom have a senior professional title. There are 15 doctoral supervisors, 35 master supervisors, and 127 part-time teachers. There are 3 Ministry of Education level and 9 provincial/ministerial-level scientific research or teaching bases and one national level first-class course.

Program Features:

The Program in Marxist Theory is closely aligned with the evolving demands of Marxist theoretical education and the strategic priorities of ideological and political work. It emphasizes close reading of original classical texts, deepens students’ mastery of systematic theoretical knowledge, fosters critical engagement with cutting-edge academic and societal issues, and advances research on the development, dissemination, and application of Marxism in its theoretical, practical, and institutional dimensions.

Degree Conferred:

Bachelor of Law degree

Core Courses:

Introduction to Classic Marxist Literature

Marxist Philosophy

Marxist Political Economy

Scientific Socialism

Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought and the Theory of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

Special Topics on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era

History of Marxist Development

Principles of Ideological and Political Education

Methodology and Practice of Ideological and Political Education

History of the Communist Party of China

Special Topics in Modern and Contemporary Chinese History

Marxist Party Theory and Party Building

Introduction to Foreign Marxism

History of Western Political Thought

History of Chinese Philosophy

Featured Courses:  

Freshman Seminar: Introduction to Classic Marxist Literature

Undergraduate and Graduate Shared Course: Special Topics on Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era

Innovative Practice Course: Marxist Theory and Practice (“Three Ones” Course)

Entrepreneurship Education Course: Methodology and Practice of Ideological and Political Education (“Three Ones” Course)

Labor Education Course: Graduation Internship

1. Registration Form of Curriculum Credits

1.1 Credits Registration Form

Notes:

(1)In the first academic year, 40 credits of the main courses taken in the original major should be earned by the student can be recognized (excluding 10 credits of general education courses). If the above condition is not metIf the student's main course credits taken in the original major in the first academic year do not reach 40 credits, theythe student will need to make up the difference with elective course credits in the current major.

(2)Students must complete the required credits by the Teaching Plan for Speciality Courses and obtain 5 credits of humanistic literacy education and 4 credits of innovative ability cultivation in the “second curriculumclassroom” when graduating.

1.2 Category Registration Form

Note:

(1) General education courses are counted as one of the electives.

(2) Experimental teaching includes Labs, Internships, and other items listed in the Teaching Plan for Speciality Courses.

(3) Credits for innovation and entrepreneurship education: courses in the training plan that are recognized by the teaching committee of each department, including courses that combine competition and teaching, innovative practice courses, entrepreneurship education courses, and other credits.

(4) Compulsory hours + Elective hours= Total hours; Theory Course hours + Lab hours = Total hours; Compulsory credits + Elective credits = Total credits; Practice-concentrated Training credits+Theory Course credits+Lab credits=Total credits

2.Courses Schedule

Note: The “remaining hoursOther Hours” can be allocated to computer-based learning and practical activities In general education courses, students are required to take  “Mental Health Education for College Students” for 2 credits, but the “Four Histories” courses isare not included in the mandatory credit requirements for general education.

2.Courses Schedule (continued)

Note: “Other Hours” in Curriculum Hours can be represented by computer usage training and practical hours.

 Additionally, students may apply to have their scientific research training projects, subject competitions, published papers, patents, and entrepreneurship experiences converted to a certain number of elective course credits (such as innovative research training, innovative research practice I and II, entrepreneurship practice, and other innovative and entrepreneurial courses). The total number of elective credits accumulated by each student shall not exceed 4 credits. Projects and competitions that have been approved and recognized by the university for elective credits will not receive corresponding innovation credits in the “Second Classroom”.

3.Concentrated Practical Teaching Component

4.Course System and Graduation Requirements Matrix

5.“Second Classroom” Activities

“Second Classroom” Activities are comprisedconsist of two parts, Humanities Quality Education and Innovative Ability Cultivation.

(1)Basic Requirements of Humanities Quality Education

Besides gaining course credits listed in one’s subject teaching curriculum, a student is required to participate in extracurricular activities of Humanities Quality Education based on one’s interest, acquiring no less than five5 credits. The advanced undergraduates must complete one of courses of Humanities Quality Education which has seventy two72 class hours (it’'s equivalent to one credit which belongs to Humanities Quality Education Credit of Extracurricular Class) offered by the College Physical Education Teaching Group. Mental Health Education for College Students(2 credits) is opened in virtual third semester which belongs to Humanities Quality Education Credit of Extracurricular Class.

(2)Basic Requirements of Innovative Ability Cultivation

Besides gaining course credits listed in one’s subject teaching curriculum, a student is required to participate in any one of the following activities: National Undergraduate Training Programs for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Guangdong Undergraduate Training Programs for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Student Research Program (SRP), One-hundred-steps Innovative Program, or any other extracurricular activities of Innovative Ability Cultivation that last a certain period of time (e.g. subject contests, academic lectures), acquiring no less than four credits.