授業情報
※身につく能力について
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| 授業コード Course Code |
2MF3030000
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| 授業開講年度 Year of Class |
2019年度
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| 授業形態 Course Mode |
講義(対面授業)
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| 授業名称 Class Name |
KC3007Buddhist Culture
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| テーマ Theme |
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| 科目名 Name of Subject |
KC3007Buddhist Culture
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英字科目名
English Name of Subject |
KC3007Buddhist Culture
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身につく能力
Ability to be Acquired in This Class
◎=科目に最も関連する能力
〇=科目に関連する能力
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知識・理解
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Basic academic skills
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〇
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| 知識・理解
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General academic skills
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| 汎用的技能
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Communication in multiple languages
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| 汎用的技能
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Ability to analyse Japan's role in a globalizing society
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〇
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| 態度・志向性
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Leadership
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| 態度・志向性
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Humanity capable of forging transcultural human relations
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◎
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| 態度・志向性
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Ability to use language skills to engage in group projects
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| 統合的な学習経験と創造的思考力
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Ability to analyse problems that arise in global society and search for solutions to them
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〇
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| 科目単位数 Credit |
4
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| 履修期 Term |
秋学期
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| 教員氏名 Name of Teacher |
VESEY Alexander Marshall
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| 開講キャンパス Campus |
横浜
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| 曜時 Day and Period |
火曜３時限(秋学期), 金曜３時限(秋学期)
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| 授業概要 Course Description |
This course examines the religious, political, and cultural significance of Buddhism in modern Asia, with a particular focus on Japan. We will first survey Japan's religious history and traditions. Then we will focus on recent issues facing Buddhist communities in modern society. Specific topics will include religion and nationalism, gender issues in modern temple practices, the diffusion of consumer oriented prayer services and material culture, and religious violence.
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| 到達目標 Class Goals |
Students will gain a solid understanding of East Asia's religious heritage, and develop critical perspectives on the impact of religion on modern Asian societies.
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| 授業言語 Language |
英語
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| アクティブ・ラーニング Active Learning |
アクティブ・ラーニング対応
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授業計画
Daily Class Schedule
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【第1回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 1 Introduction to the course
We will go over the course content and goals, and have a free discussion on student views towards religion, and their perceptions of Buddhism and Asian culture.
Class 2 Overview of Buddhism in Asia
Esposito, John, et. al, Religion and Globalization, “Buddhism: Ways to Nirvana,” pp. 373-379 (up to “The First Community” section), 384 (“The Core Doctrines)-389 (up to “The Classical Ideal”) are the key pages—all must read them. We will refer to some of the other pages in later classes. Other sections are for your reference.
We will start with a discussion these key Buddhist concepts:
Four Noble Truths 四諦 Eight Fold Path 八正道
Impermanence 空 Non-self 無我
Buddha 仏陀 Sangha 僧団
Karma 業 Dependent origination 縁起
Nirvana 涅槃
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第2回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 3 Buddhism in Southern Asia
An introduction to the Theravada tradition in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos.
Esposito, John, et. al, Religion and Globalization, “Buddhism: Ways to Nirvana,” pp. 379 (“The First Community)-384 (up to “The Core Doctrines), 395-397 (“Pre-Modern Buddhism” up to “China” section), 399-400 (“Southeast Asia”).
Class 4 The Basics of Mahayana Buddhism (Northern Buddhism)
Esposito, John, et. al, Religion and Globalization, “Buddhism: Ways to Nirvana,” pp. 390-395 (“The Mahayana”); 397-99 (“China”), 400-402
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第3回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 5 Sutra Class
We will continue with our overview of Buddhism with a close reading of the “Heart Sutra” and “Kannon Sutra.” We will also view several videos to see how this oral tradition has been adapted by western converts.
Class 6 Mahayana Buddhism Through Its Icons
Assignment sheet will be passed out in class.
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第4回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 7 Forms of Buddhism: Zen
Readings from Shibayama Zenkei. Comments on the Mumonkan.
Segments from NHK series on Zen training.
Class 8 Forms of Buddhism: The Esoteric Tradition
Readings: Payne, Richard. “Realizing Inherent Enlightenment: Ritual and Self-Transformation in Shingon Buddhism.” Pp. 73-79. (The other pages are optional.) Blacker, Carmen. “Symbolism of the Divine Guest in Shingon Ritual.”
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第5回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 9 Forms of Buddhism: Jodo
Re-read the 25th chapter of the Lotus Sutra (The Kannon Sutra on the website.)
Read the 48 Vows of Amida
Class 10 Role of Shinto In Modern Japan
Reader, Ian. Religion in Contemporary Japan. Pp. 55-76.
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第6回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 11 Buddhism in Modern Japan
Reader, Ian. Religion in Contemporary Japan. Pp. 77-106
(For those with an interest. JJRS: Nelson, John. “Household Altars in Contemporary Japan: Rectifying Buddhist “Ancestor Worship” with Home Décor and Consumer Choice.” Pp. 305–330. http://nirc.nanzan-u.ac.jp/nfile/2961)
Class 12 Visualizing Modern Japanese Religion
John Nelson’s movie on the Yasukuni Shrine
Sections from Itami Juzo’s Funeral (Osôshiki)
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第7回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 13 The Role of Women in Modern Buddhism
Reading by Kawahashi Noriko
Class 14 Lecture and debate on Buddhism and modern Medical Issues
Based on Keown, Daminen. Buddhism and Bioethics.
I will provide discussion materials in class.
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第8回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 15 A traditional View of Japanese religion and medical intervention.
La Fleur, William. Liquid Life. Pp. 44-65
Buddhism’s fundamental precepts include a stricture against taking life, but pre-modern Japanese folk religion with Buddhist elements had a world-view that allowed abortion. In this reading, La Fleur discusses the nature of these beliefs, and their application in modern Japan. (The reading packet contains more pages. Pages 44-65 are required; those with an interest are encouraged to read the other items.)
Class 16 Whose vision of Buddhism? Herrigel's depiction of Zen
Herrigel, Zen and the Art of Archery
The reading is a personal account by Eugen Herrigel of his efforts to master Japanese archery (kyudo 弓道). For decades, this short book was standard reading for college students studying Japanese culture. Many western followers of Buddhism also read it, thus its impact has been great.
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第9回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 17 Whose version of Buddhism? A critical review of Herrigel's vision.
Yamada, Shoji. “The Myth of Zen in the Art of Archery.” JJRS
http://nirc.nanzan-u.ac.jp/nfile/2726
Today we will go over Yamada Shoji's analysis of E. Herrigel's book Zen and the Art of Archery. As noted in class last Tuesday, Herrigel's account was standard reading for several generations of westerner who wanted to study Japanese culture and Buddhism (especially Zen.) It is seen as a unique window on traditional Asian religions.
However, Yamada raises a number of questions concerning the account. He is especially interested in how information flowed from Awa, the kyudo teacher, to Herrigel, and he asks whether misinformation or misunderstandings had an important effect on Herrigel's text. After you read Yamada, be prepared to discuss one major problem and influenced Herrigel's perceptions of his experience.
Class 18 Introduction to New Religions
Readings from Shimazono Susumu, From Salvation to Spirituality
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第10回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 19 A survey of New Religious Groups.
We will look at materials related to Soka gakkai and Shinnyo-en
Class 20 Religion and Violence: The Case of Aum Shinri kyo
Readings from Robert Lifton’s study of this cult.
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第11回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 21 Religion and Violence: Issues in South Asia
Readings from Jerryson and Juergensmeye Buddhist Warfare
Class 22 Engaged Buddhism
Reading: Hunt-Perry, Patricia, and Lyn Fine, "All Buddhism is Engaged: Thich Nhat Hanh and the Order of Interbeing." From Christopher Queen, ed., Engaged Buddhism in the West.
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第12回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 23 Miyazaki Hayao, Marie Kondo, and Perceptions of Japanese Spirituality(?)
Materials to be provided via the course elearning site
Class 24 Movie: Fragment.
We will view this to consider questions facing the Buddhist clergy in Modern Japan. You will receive a worksheet before hand.
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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All students are expected to read beforehand the materials required for each class, and all should take notes of classroom discussions. Writing assignments will also be submitted at the start of class.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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We will cover many issues in class that are not always present in the readings. Therefore, students should periodically review their notes. Furthermore, this course will require a final research paper, and students will be expected to do that work simultaneously with the weekly readings.
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目安時間
Hours
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2 時間
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【第13回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 25 UC Exchange Students Research Paper Presentations
Class 26 Research project analysis
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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These two classes are separated by the winter/New Years break. In December, returning exchange students need to prepare presentations. Other students will conduct their research.
After returning from vacation, continuing students will need to prepare presentations on specific research materials that they are using.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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Students should take notes on comments and suggestions made in regards to their research projects, and they should update their paper drafts.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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【第14回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 27 Research project analysis
Class 28 Research presentations
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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Students will continue to make presentations on their materials, and in class 28, all will provide a presentation on their overall projects.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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Students should take notes on comments and suggestions made in regards to their research projects, and they should update their paper drafts.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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【第15回】
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授業内容
Content/Topic
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Class 29 Final Research Paper Consultations
This will be on the Make up day before start of the exam period. Students with issues and problems will come in for further directions and guidance.
Class 30 Submission of final research project and follow up discussion.
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予習内容
Preparation for Class
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Students should continue to work on their drafts and discuss issues that arise with the class and the professor.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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復習内容
Review of Class
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Students should take notes on comments and suggestions made in regards to their research projects, and they should update their paper drafts before submitting them by the end of tem deadline.
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目安時間
Hours
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3 時間
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授業に関する注意事項
Remarks for Class |
This class is reading and writing intensive. All students should have the language skills required for a third-year course in an American or UK university.
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| 教科書 Texts |
Readings will be available in the library, or via the university's online course site.
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| 参考書 Reference Books |
Readings will be in the library, or via the university's online course site.
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課題フィードバック方法区分
Assignment Feedback Method |
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課題フィードバック方法内容
Assignment Feedback Method Content |
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成績評価の基準
Evaluation Criteria |
Class Participation, including in class worksheets, etc.: 35%
Five Quizzes: 30%
Final Project Presentation: 5%
Final Project: 30%
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| 関連URL Related URL |
There is an elearning site for this class that will be available once you register.
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| 備考 Notes |
This syllabus is tentative. The final version will be handed out in class, and put on the course's elearning site.
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| 添付ファイルの注意事項 Notice |
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| 更新日時 Date of Update |
2019年02月14日 17時32分35秒
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