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150032 VU Introducing East Asian Religions (2013W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

FR 25.10.2013 09.00-12.00 Ort: Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre; SA 26.10.2013 09.00-12.00 Ort: Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre; MI 18.12.2013 09.00-12.00 Ort: Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre; DO 19.12.2013 09.00-12.00 Ort: Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre; DO 19.12.2013 18.00-21.00 Ort: Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre; FR 20.12.2013 09.00-13.30 Ort: Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre
EXAM: FR 17.01.2014 12.30-14.30 Ort: OAW
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 25.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Saturday 26.10. 09:00 - 12:00 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Wednesday 18.12. 09:00 - 12:00 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Thursday 19.12. 09:00 - 12:00 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Thursday 19.12. 18:00 - 21:00 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Friday 20.12. 09:00 - 13:30 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course develops a Religious Studies perspective on major East Asian religions. The selected religions will be explored in their historical and systematic dimension. Students will
• understand religious traditions as multi-dimensional constructs
• be able to interpret the basic features of the traditions studied
We will look at how religions see the world and how they relate to it.

Assessment and permitted materials

One two-hour written examination (50%)
2500 word essay (30%)
Class Participation (20%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim is to introduce students to the main beliefs and practices of major East Asian religions.

Examination topics

Students are requested to engage actively in discussion. Lectures will alternate with small exercises and group discussions. Essay topics will be discussed with the course co-ordinator in class. The two hour written examination will comprise three sections. Students will choose to answer one question in each section.

Reading list

A reading list will be provided in class.

Association in the course directory

WM4

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