HUMN122 Buddhism - An Introduction
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Humanities
- I. Course Number and Title
- HUMN122 Buddhism - An Introduction
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course explores the history and ideas of Buddhism. Students explore the religion's varieties, basic abstract concepts, and patterns of spread.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
-
-
Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- demonstrate an understanding of the intellectual history of Buddhism;
- demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical framework of Buddhism; and
- identify the varieties, basic abstract concepts, and patterns of spread of Buddhism.
-
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- the historic development of Buddhism/Zen Buddhism from fifth century India to its place in the Western twentieth century philosophy and society
- the basic themes of such abstract concepts as Satori (or the achievement of enlightenment) and Nirvana (the metaphysical breakthrough to union with the ultimate)
- the spread of Buddhism to Indochina and China and its final expansion into Japan and its modification to what is known today as Zen
-
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Student assessment consists of in-class exams, electronically administered exams, essays, written assignments, multi-media projects, and/or participation in classroom/online discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
-
Review/Approval Date - (Retyped 7/95);Revised 9/2012; New Core 8/2015