Arts

HTA235

2010  HTA235  Faith in Asia:Origin & Change

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HTA335

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HTA235 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

The unit explores the historical context of the rise and spread of the major religions of Asia. Focusing on the period c.1500BCE-1500CE, topics include the hymns and practices of the nomadic Aryans, the metaphysical speculation of the Upanishads, and the historical processes associated with the development of devotional Hinduism. Also examined is the intellectual ferment of the Warring States period in China (403-221BCE), along with the contrasting ideas of Confucianism and Daoism. The Unit concludes by looking at the character of early Buddhism, its northern spread and transformation through China to Japan. Students will consider such issues as the roles of urbanisation, international trade and royal patronage in the process of cultural transmission, as well as the use of religious/philosophical texts as historical documents.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: HTA235: Class participation (10%), 500-word exercise (10%), 2,500-word essay (40%), 2-hr examination (40%).

HTA335: Class participation (10%), 500-word exercise (10%), 3,000-word essay (40%), 2-hr examination (40%).

TEACHING PATTERN:

2 hr lectures weekly, 8 x 1-hr tutorials

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource dependent teaching & learning - H,L
Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
   Video conferencing - H,L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

25% at Level 100 History, or 25% at Level 100 Asian Studies, or 25% at Level 100 Ancient Civilisations, or 25% at Level 100 Philosophy

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

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