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Introduction to the Master's Program in Marxist Theory

The Master's program in Marxist Theory at China University of Petroleum (East China) is designed to cultivate high-quality talents with a solid foundation in Marxist theory and its application in various fields. The program aims to equip students with a deep understanding of Marxist theory, its development, and its relevance to contemporary society.

Program Overview

The program is a three-year full-time master's degree that requires students to complete a total of 34 credits, including 13 credits of compulsory courses. The program is divided into several modules, including Marxist basic principles, Marxist development history, Marxist classics reading, and Xi Jinping's thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Program Objectives

The program aims to cultivate students with the following abilities:

• To master the basic principles of Marxist theory and its application in various fields
• To understand the development history of Marxist theory and its relevance to contemporary society
• To develop critical thinking and analytical skills in applying Marxist theory to real-world problems
• To cultivate students' ability to conduct independent research and write academic papers

Program Structure

The program consists of the following modules:

• Compulsory courses (13 credits):
  • Marxist basic principles
  • Marxist development history
  • Marxist classics reading
  • Xi Jinping's thought on socialism with Chinese characteristics
• Elective courses (21 credits):
  • Marxist human science research
  • Marxist and contemporary social thought research
  • Marxist social development theory research
  • Chinese Marxist theory research
  • Contemporary Chinese politics and international relations research
  • Party history research
  • Ideological and political education theory research
  • Higher education ideological and political education research
  • Chinese traditional virtue research
  • Chinese modern and contemporary history basic problem research
  • Modern Chinese social change research
  • Marxist theory frontier problem research
  • Petroleum culture overview
• Academic activities (1 credit):
  • Participation in academic reports
  • Public academic presentations
  • Literature review and opening report
  • Social investigation

Program Requirements

To graduate from the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Complete all compulsory and elective courses with a total of 34 credits
• Pass the mid-term assessment
• Complete a master's thesis that meets the requirements of the program
• Pass the thesis defense

Thesis Requirements

The master's thesis should be an original research work that demonstrates the student's ability to apply Marxist theory to real-world problems. The thesis should be written in Chinese and should meet the following requirements:

• The thesis should be between 30,000 to 50,000 words
• The thesis should include an introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion
• The thesis should demonstrate the student's ability to conduct independent research and analyze complex problems using Marxist theory

Assessment and Evaluation

The program uses a variety of assessment and evaluation methods, including:

• Mid-term assessment
• Thesis proposal defense
• Thesis defense
• Academic performance evaluation

Graduation and Degree Awarding

Students who meet all the program requirements and pass the thesis defense will be awarded a Master's degree in Marxist Theory. The degree will be awarded by China University of Petroleum (East China).