HUM 0003. Introduction to Asian Humanities

Units: 3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Hours: 54 lecture
Survey of the religion, art, philosophy, literature, music, and architecture of Asia - from prehistory to the present - with an emphasis on India, China and Japan. (CSU, UC)

HUM 0003 - Introduction to Asian Humanities

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 54 lecture Description: Survey of the religion, art, philosophy, literature, music, and architecture of Asia - from prehistory to the present - with an emphasis on India, China and Japan. (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Describe and critically evaluate cultural expressions in art, architecture, history, literature, music and philosophy in the Asian worlds. Analyze themes, styles, and techniques of art reflective of the Asian worlds. Analyze representative cultural artifacts from the Asian worlds. Construct an essay that discusses themes in the humanities from the cultures of India, China and Japan, utilizing the language of the humanities discipline. Course Content Outline I. India 1. Art, philosophy, literature, and religion of India 2. Hinduism 3. Buddhism II. China 1. Art, philosophy, literature, and religion of China 2. Ancient times Classical period 3. Classical philosophers 4. Legalism 5. Confucianism 6. Taoism III. Japan 1. Art, philosophy, literature, and religion of Japan 2. Shinto 3. Buddhism IV. South East Asia Course Objectives Course Objectives Students will through oral and written work: 1. Identify the major works of art, literature, and philosophy of Asia in general; 2. Relate Asian humanistic expression and cultural development to the major dynasties of China and eras of Japan; 3. Identify, compare and contrast, and evaluate the more prominent philosophical and religious ideas of Asia and their influence on literature and the fine arts; 4. Construct an historical chart that identifies and temporally places individuals, events and eras in Asian history; 5. Describe and analyze the relationship between the arts, literature, religion and philosophical ideas of Asia with the everyday life of individuals in the various Asian cultures; and 6. Compare and contrast elements of art, literature, philosophy, religion and every day life of Asian Cultures with Western Cultures. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read Ramayana, and be prepared to discuss prominent themes during Prince Rama's quest to rescue his wife, Sita. 2. Read the Tao te Ching, and be prepared to discuss the meaning of "Tao." Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Read the poetry of Ono no Komachi and write a 1-2 page response to it. Come to class ready to discuss her poetry with your classmates. 2. Pick a topic related to Asian Humanities and write a 6-8 page research paper on that topic. 3. After reading the relevant chapters in your text, write a three-page, typed, double-spaced paper that provides a definition of religion expansive enough to capture both Confucianism and Taoism. Explain how these two systems fit under the definition of 'religion' that you have provided. Post your paper to the course web site. Next, choose two papers that have been posted to the course web site by your fellow students and write a two page response paper that evaluates the definitions of religion presented in their papers. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

Humanities

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The study of Humanities offers an approach which integrates the arts, literature, history, music, philosophy and other disciplines. The program focuses on the culture of human civilization from classic antiquity through the Middle Ages and Renaissance to the Modern Era. The objective of the Humanities is to give a sense of wholeness to human experience.

WMST 0003 - Introduction to Women, Gender and Religion

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Also known as HUM 9 Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 54 lecture Description: Religion from a feminist perspective through a cross-cultural examination of major religious traditions of the East and West, as well as tribal faith practices. Emphasis on the historical role of women and gender in rituals, sacred texts, institutional structures, doctrine and religious iconography with respect to the impact on contemporary women regarding faith, politics and identity. (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Course Content Outline Course Objectives Course Objectives Methods of Evaluation Reading Assignments Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.