1. Historical materialism is a scientific historical view and method to reveal the objective basis of human social history, including social existence determines social consciousness, productivity determines production relations, man is the creator of history, and the real value of life lies in his contribution to society.
2. Historical argument refers to the attitude and method of analyzing the obtained historical data and reproducing the historical truth by using credible historical data, which is presented in the form of historical data classification, historical data analysis, historical data application and viewpoint argument.
3. The concept of time and space refers to the concept of observing and analyzing the relationship between things and specific time and space, which is presented in the form of historical chronology, historical time series, chronological scale, stage characteristics, historical event chronology, historical map and so on.
4. Historical interpretation refers to the attitude of rational analysis and objective evaluation of historical things based on historical materials and historical understanding, as well as the examination in the form of material arrangement, interpretation of historical materials, trend analysis, influence interpretation and status judgment, so as to cultivate the ability to narrate history and form historical understanding.
5. Feelings of home and country are the social responsibility and humanistic feelings we should have in studying and exploring history, including excellent traditional culture, national spirit, democracy and rule of law, scientific spirit, world consciousness, positive attitude towards life and sound personality.
Training objectives of history:
The education and teaching of history major should adhere to the guidance of Marxism, and cultivate students with firm and correct political direction, solid theoretical foundation, extensive historical knowledge, profound humanistic quality, keen problem consciousness and speculative ability, and master the basic methods of historical information collection, textual research and analysis.
I can observe specific historical phenomena in historical process and realistic situation, record, collect and process relevant information, form reasonable opinions, understand the complexity and diversity of human social life and its value with an open and inclusive eye, and engage in historical education and research in universities, middle schools and related scientific research departments to meet the needs of national social, economic and cultural development.