Zhishan College of Tsinghua University hosted a colloquium on the development of its “Classical Texts in Social Sciences” course on November 28. Experts and scholars from Peking University, Renmin University of China, Beihang University, Zhejiang University, and other institutions were invited to discuss classic text pedagogy and interdisciplinary talent education. Participants discussed course design, teaching methods, practical challenges, and innovative approaches, offering insightful perspectives for reforming undergraduate social science education within the collegiate system.

Venue of the colloqium

Prof. Jin Jun, Vice Dean of Zhishan College, began the colloquium by introducing it’s background and purpose. The College is actively exploring ways to break through traditional disciplinary boundaries to meet the demand for interdisciplinary talents in emerging fields such as digital economy and global governance. It has established 13 interdisciplinary training tracks and reintroduced core social science themes by adding the “Classical Texts in Social Sciences” series to its curriculum. This aims to help students build a solid theoretical foundation and enhance their practical insight.

During the discussion session, the scholars exchanged their experiences and ideas on key topics including the course’s position in the curriculum, text selection, teaching methods, and teacher-student interaction, sharing diverse teaching practices and insights.

From Zhishan College

Editor：Li Han