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ASIAN 326 - Introduction to Japanese Buddhism
Fall 2023, Section 001
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
Waitlist Capacity:
99
Advisory Prerequisites:
ASIAN 230.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Auerback,Micah Louis
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

This course introduces key thinkers, texts, doctrines, practices, and objects from Japan’s 1500-year engagement with Buddhism. Students will read a wide variety of primary sources in English translation. These may include scriptures, myths, sermons, letters, polemical tracts, autobiography, and religious testimonials. Students may encounter anthropological accounts, historical studies, audio recordings, still images, and video.

Course Requirements:

Short writing assignments due before every course meeting; two or three presentations of material by each student; substantial research and writing assignments at midterm and the end of the semester

Intended Audience:

Upper-level undergraduates. Prior knowledge of or experience with Japanese language, culture, or history are not required.

Class Format:

Two 90-minute meetings weekly

Schedule

ASIAN 326 - Introduction to Japanese Buddhism
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
 In Person
25406
Open
20
 
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MW 10:00AM - 11:30AM3254 LSA
8/28/23 - 12/6/23

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