Course overview
The aim of this course is to foster and promote knowledge of the major theoretical and practical issues of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The course covers the discussion of the latest achievements of the localization of Marxism. It also discusses the principles and measures to strengthen and innovate social governance.
What you will learn
- Identify themes and basic issues of contemporary China
- Summarize the major theoretical and practical issues of socialism with Chinese characteristics
- Master the main content of the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics
- Analyze and solve practical problems by using this theory
- Identify and summarize common problems in society
Meet your instructor
GuibaoLuCourse content
- Session 1: the creation and development of socialism with Chinese characteristics
- Session 2: the connotation and significance of the new era
- Session 3: The Transformation of the Main Contradictions in Chinese Society
- Session 4: Socialist economic theory and system with Chinese characteristics
- Session 5: the construction of a modern economic system
- Session 6: Improve the socialist market economic system
- Session 7: A new pattern of comprehensive opening up
- Session 8: The political theory and system of socialism with Chinese characteristics
- Session 9: The theory and system of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics
- Session 10: The strategic position and fundamental task of inheriting and promoting the excellent traditional Chinese culture
- Session 11: Guarantee and improve people’s livelihood during development
- Session 12: Principles and Measures of Social Governance
- Session 13: The significance and connotation of the concept of national security
Teaching methodology
Lectures, group discussion
Assessment
- Midterm exam (40%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.
- Final examination （60%） Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.