Who is the Dalai Lama? (FYS)
RELI 207F
Fall 2019 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
CEAS 217F |
This First Year Seminar introduces the institution of the Dalai Lama of Tibet and the individuals who have filled that role from a wide range of sources and perspectives. Topics include regional histories of Buddhism; the unique Tibetan tradition of recognized reincarnations (tulkus) and the Buddhist philosophical principles that support it; and a survey of prominent Dalai Lamas from the 15th century to the present day. The seminar examines the activities of the current Dalai Lama in his role as traditional Buddhist teacher, political leader, and international superstar, through the lenses of the PRC government media, Indian exile communities, and the modern West. Later classes will also address issues of Western and Chinese forms of Orientalism and myth-making about Tibet. Readings include the writings of past and current Dalai Lamas as well as supporting secondary literature. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS RELI |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS)(GSAS)(RELI-MN)(RELI) |
Major Readings:
Harrer, Heinrich. SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET, Tarcher Perigee, 2009. ISBN 9781585427437
Tenzin Gyatso the 14th Dalai Lama. FREEDOM IN EXILE, Harper Perennial, 2008. ISBN 9780060987015
Tenzin Gyatso the 14th Dalai Lama. BEYOND RELIGION, Mariner Books, 2012. ISBN 9780547844282
Waters, Geoffrey. WHITE CRANE: LOVE SONGS OF THE SIXTH DALAI LAMA, White Pine Press, 2007. ISBN 9781893996823
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly short blog posts
1 short (3-page) paper
1 short (2-page) editorial/opinion-style essay
Final research paper (8-10 pages) + oral presentation
Oral presentation on contemporary media source |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course fulfills the "Thematic Approach" requirement for the Religion Major |
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