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ASIAN 251 - Undergraduate Seminar in Chinese Culture
Fall 2023, Section 001 - Daoist Traditions
Instruction Mode: Section 001 is  In Person (see other Sections below)
Subject: Asian Studies (ASIAN)
Department: LSA Asian Languages & Cultures
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Details

Credits:
3
Requirements & Distribution:
HU
Other:
FYSem
Advisory Prerequisites:
No knowledge of Chinese language is required.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Ozbey,Sonya
Start/End Date:
Full Term 8/28/23 - 12/6/23 (see other Sections below)
NOTE: Drop/Add deadlines are dependent on the class meeting dates and will differ for full term versus partial term offerings.
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Description

In this course, we will examine the modes of philosophical inquiry and cultivation practices that we know as Daoist (or “Taoist”). We will study the history and diversity of Daoist traditions, from their roots in ancient China to their entanglement with Confucian and Buddhist traditions. We will also explore contemporary expressions of Daoist traditions in pop culture in China and the West.

Intended Audience:

First-year students with an interest in Daoism/Taoism or studying Asian Studies or Philosophy

Class Format:

Two 90-minute meetings weekly

Schedule

ASIAN 251 - Undergraduate Seminar in Chinese Culture
Schedule Listing
001 (SEM)
 In Person
34301
Open
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5Y2
2Y1
3Enrollment Management
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TuTh 2:30PM - 4:00PM4155 LSA
8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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