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HUMANITIES 310 -
CHINESE CULTURE
Winter 2008 Dr. Barbara Lynne Rowland Mori OFFICE: FOB l2F PHONE: 805-756-6261 OFFICE HOURS: MW 10:00 -12:00, 2-4:00 and TR 8-9:00 (or by appt.) GOALS:The purpose of this course is to introduce students
to the underlying values and practices of Chinese society as expressed
in philosophy, religion and the traditional and modern arts. The
relationship of the group to
the individual in society, the aesthetic values, and the expression of
creativity within the culture will be explored through a major literary
work: The Journey to the West. The philosophical
traditions of Taoism, Confucianism, Buddhism will be studied for their
continuing relevancy in modern China and the basic ideas behind
Communism as interpreted by Mao will also be discussed.
This course requires classroom participation. Students will be expected to arrive on time for class, to answer questions and participate in discussion and to attend regularly.We will be watching episodes of the story as told in China on television through animation and live action programs. Attendance will be mandatory as you will be tested on what is shown in class.Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. If you are late you will not get credit for attending the class Translations are provided on this the web site for the course from the schedule page. NO OFFICE HOURS DURING EXAM WEEK OR THE BREAK BETWEEN QUARTERS course evaluations email me at: bmori@calpoly.edu Return to ~bmori |
