In our basic course we introduce basic works that give a good introduction to Marxism, allowing understanding of the world we live in and how to struggle to make it a better place. This course is meant for newer RSM members and new Marxists.
1. The Principles of Communism – Friedrich Engels, 1847
2. The Mass Line and Student Organizing – A document produced by the MER-RSM Coordinating Committee
3. What is Canada? – A document produced by the PCR-RCP
4. How Can Socialism Ensure the Full Liberation of Women? – Joan Hinton, 1997
5. Combat Liberalism – Mao Zedong, 1937
6. Where do Correct Ideas Come From? – Mao Zedong, 1963
7. Criticism and Self-criticism – Quotations from Mao Zedong
8. The Three Sources and Three Component Parts of Marxism – V.I. Lenin, 1913
9. The State and Revolution, Chapter 1 – V.I. Lenin, 1918
10. Limits of the Current Student Movement – Political Document from the Second Pan-Canadian Conference of Revolutionary Youth and Students, August 2013
