Undergraduate Course: Chinese Religions: Confucianism, Daoism and "popular" religion 3/4 (REST10029)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Divinity |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Religious Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
An introduction to the history of and a critical examination of the academic study of Confucianism, Daoism and >popular< religion in China. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should have at least 3 Divinity/Religious Studies courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will have achieved:
1) a basic knowledge of the cultural horizon and historical development as well as the main contents and practices of the Chinese traditions of Confucianism, Daoism and >popular< religion;
2) the ability to critically examine basic assumptions of Western Religious Studies;
3) an awareness of European historical perception and transformation of Chinese Religions and the capacity to critically review Western prejudices, stereotypes and presumptions regarding Chinese (and Other) Religions;
4) skills in integrating approaches to the study of other religious traditions comprising their degree course;
5) the ability to apply and test theories in specific case studies.
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Assessment Information
| Assessment for Honours students will be by student presentation and seminar participation (20% of the mark), degree examination (40% of the mark) and by an essay of 2000-2500 words (40% of the mark). |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof James Cox
Tel: (0131 6)50 8942
Email: J.Cox@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: j.cannon@ed.ac.uk |
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