Women and Buddhism
RELI 350
Fall 2005
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01
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| Crosslisting:
WMST 264, EAST 350 |
| Course Cluster: Southern Asia Studies |
This seminar will seek to investigate the complex, and changing, status of women in relationship to Buddhist doctrine and practice. Using Buddhist texts that present traditional views of women as well as a variety of contemporary materials that reveal aspects of the lives of Buddhist women in ancient and contemporary times, we shall attempt to understand the values and concerns that drive, restrain, and/or empower such women. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Ethical Reasoning, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [RELI242 or EAST242] OR RELI101 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(FGSS)(RELI-MN)(RELI) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
W.Rahula,WHAT THE BUDDHIST TAUGHT
D. Paul, WOMEN IN BUDDHISM
Liz Wilson, CHARMING CADAVERS
A. Pachen, SORROW MOUNTAIN
C. Kabilsingh, THAI WOMEN IN BUDDHISM
Chan Khong, LEARNING TRUE LOVE
Aung San Suu Kyi, THE VOICE OF HOPE
S. Murcott, THE FIRST BUDDHIST WOMEN
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Examinations and Assignments:
1. Reading of all class materials.
2. Participation in class discussions.
3. A short essay.
4. A take-home written mid-term examination (5-8 pages).
5. A final paper treating in-depth a specific topic covered by the course (or a topic of particular interest germane to the course) after consultation and approval (10 pages). |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Religion 242 required. Preference to East Asian Studies, Religion and Women's Studies Majors. |
| Instructor(s): Willis,Janice D. Times: ..T.R.. 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: RSCSEM; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 14 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 4 | FR: 0 |
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