Buddhism in America
RELI 288
Spring 2009
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01
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| Crosslisting:
EAST 286 |
Buddhism has been in America for just over 100 years. Although this is a comparatively short period of time, already there appear to be new directions as well as distinctive concerns that warrant the claim that an American Buddhism has begun to emerge. Issues such as purity, equality, and authority, for example, have all come to the fore as the various traditions of Buddhism make their way onto American soil. This seminar will be a philosophical and sociohistorical examination of some of these issues and themes in contemporary Buddhism in America. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-MN) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
R. Fields, HOW THE SWANS CAME TO THE LAKE
D. Morreale, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BUDDHIST AMERICA
S. Boucher, TURNING THE WHEEL: AMERICAN WOMEN CREATING THE NEW BUDDHISM
H. Baldoquin (ed.), DHARMA, COLOR, AND CULTURE
C. Prebish and K. Tanaka (eds.), THE FACES OF BUDDHISM IN AMERICA
Sumi Loundon (ed.), BLUE JEAN BUDDHA
Thich Nhat Hanh, FOR A FUTURE TO BE POSSIBLE
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Examinations and Assignments:
1.) A short essay. 2.) A mid-term essay (6-8 pages - typewritten) 3.) a 10 page final essay. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Attendance and participation in discussions. This course fulfills a "Thematic Approaches" department requirement. |
| Instructor(s): Willis,Janice D. Times: ..T.... 07:00PM-09:50PM; Location: RSCSEM; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 8 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 5 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 16 | 1st Ranked: 8 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 3 |
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