Universität Wien

150076 VU VU Understanding Confucianism in East Asia (2013S)

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

  • Monday 08.04. 10:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 09.04. 10:00 - 13:00 Prominentenzimmer Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Hof 4
  • Saturday 13.04. 10:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Saturday 25.05. 09:30 - 12:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Monday 03.06. 10:00 - 13:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Monday 10.06. 10:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

‘From humble beginnings within a small circle of people, Confucianism has grown to be closely associated with virtually every aspect of the countries that have practiced it, whether political, cultural, or societal.’ (Taylor 2004: 3) Confucianism has played a dominant role in many parts of East Asia for more than two thousand years. The focus of this course will be on the history and the main doctrinal tenets of Confucianism in China, Korea, and Japan from its beginnings to modern times.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active Participation (20%)
Book Review (30%)
Exam (50%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will become familiar with a) the crucial stages in the development and b) the major teachings of Confucianism in East Asia. They will be able to critically discuss the basic features of Confucianism throughout the history, from classical to modern times.

Examination topics

The participants are requested to engage actively in discussion. Lectures will alternate with small exercises and group discussions. The book review needs to be completed prior to the first meeting. The two hour written examination will comprise three sections. Students will choose to answer one question in each section.

Reading list

Berthrong, John H. 1998. Transformations of the Confucian Way. Boulder: Westview Press
Huang, Siu-chi. 1999. Essentials of Neo-Confucianism. Eight Major Philosophers of the Song and Ming Periods. Westport/London: Greenwood Press
Makeham, John, ed. 2003. New Confucianism: A Critical Examination. New York: Palgrave Macmillan
Yao, Xinzhong. 2000. An Introduction to Confucianism. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Association in the course directory

WM4b

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