California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Social Sciences DepartmentOffice: FOB 13A Phone: 756-2729 Summer 1997 Office Hours: MWF 10-11:00 Dr. Barbara Mori R ll-12:00, F 8-9:00 [or by appointment]

SYLLABUS

TEXTS: Cheetham, Eric. The Fundamentals of Mainstream Buddhism, Charles Tuttle. Mote, Frederick, 1989, Intellectual Foundations of China, McGraw-Hill. The Three Kingdoms

GOALS: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the underlying values and practices of Chinese society. The relationship of the group to the individual in society, the cultural values, and the traditions of the culture will be explored through a major literary work..

GRADING: There are two exams and one written paper required for the course. The exams will include matching, identification, multiple choice and essay questions. A study guide will be provided. Missed exams can be made up during finals week. Papers are due in class. Late papers will have points deducted. There is no extra credit. Students wishing to know their grade early should leave a self-addressed, stamped postcard with the instructor on the day of the final exam or call Capture (756-7777) after grades are posted.

Midterm 40% Final 40% 100% COURSE OUTLINE

UNIT ONE Introduction Readings: , Mote Ch. 1

UNIT TWO The Countries: Unificiation, Dominion and Control Readins: Mote Ch 2

UNIT THREE Foundations of Chinese Thought: Confucianism Readings: Mote Ch. 3 Film: Chinese Gardens

UNIT FOUR Foundations of Chinese Thought: Taosim Readings:, Mote Ch. 4 & 5 Film:

UNIT FIVE Foundations of Chinese Thought: Buddhism Readings:, Mote Ch. Film: Eight Fold Path - Jack Kornfield

UNIT SIX Communist Ideology Readings: Mote Ch. 6 & 7