School of Letters Department of Humanities

(Credit 2)
選択科目
Intended Year: N/A
Intended School: International Humanities
International Humanities VII: Introduction to Japanese Religions and Philosophy I
International Humanities VII: Introduction to Japanese Religions and Philosophy I
Sub Title　 Introduction to Buddhism
Asssociate Professor Caleb CARTER
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2024 SpringTerm
weekly Thu4
Ito A102(30) Classroom
E科目 (English, English)
: 2023/11/24 (12:18) 〔N/A〕
Course Overview Buddhism includes communities, practices, philosophies, and technologies spanning roughly twenty-five hundred years and covering diverse regions across Asia and more recently, the rest of the world. Buddhists themselves often describe their practice as a “path.” In a similar way, we will take a journey through many of the practices, communities, and movements that developed over the course of its history. This will include writings authored by Buddhists, themselves, films about different aspects of Buddhism, lectures, discussions, and class activities.
The course is divided thematically into three sections: the Buddha and his followers, Buddhist philosophies, and Buddhist practices. It is also designed to prepare students for the Fall course, “Japanese Religions.”
Keywords : Buddhism, Asian Religions, Rituals, Philosophy
Prerequisites : N/A
Required Ability : English proficiency
Notes
Remote/On-site Information regarding Moodle
● 対面授業
リアルタイム-オンライン授業
ハイブリッド授業（対面＋オンライン）
オンデマンド型授業
課題提出型授業

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Course Objectives
かなり優れている 優れている 及第である 一層の努力が必要
U_A-1 [主体的な学び]
深い専門的知識と豊かな教養を背景とし、自ら問題を見出し、創造的・批判的に吟味・検討することができる。		 EXCELLENT LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding." GOOD LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good." SAT/PASS LEVEL: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory." DEFICIENT: Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class preparation and participation, completion of assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass.
U_B-1 [人文学の広範な知識と理解]
U_B-2 [専門分野の知識と理解]
九州大学文学部ディプロマ・ポリシー　　　九州大学人文科学府人文基礎専攻ディプロマ・ポリシー
九州大学人文科学府歴史空間論専攻ディプロマ・ポリシー　　　九州大学人文科学府言語・文学専攻ディプロマ・ポリシー
九州大学文学部哲学コース・カリキュラムマップ　　　九州大学文学部歴史学コース・カリキュラムマップ
九州大学文学部文学コース・カリキュラムマップ　　　九州大学文学部人間科学コース・カリキュラムマップ
Course Plan
授業形態（項目） 授業形態（内容）
● 講義 Lecture and class discussion, writing exercises
● 外国語演習
原典資料演習
実習／フィールド調査
Problem-Based Learning （問題発見・解決型学習）
● 学生のプレゼンテーション
Moodle の使用
● 学外実習
野外実習

Textbooks : No assigned textbooks. Readings will be available in PDF format.
Reference Books : Strong, John S., Buddhisms: An Introduction (London Oneworld Publications, 2015)
Course Handouts : Not applicable

Course Plan ()
Tentative Weekly Schedules Lecture Exercise, Field trip etc. Comments, suggestions for the course preparation, review, etc.
1 Ancient India & Life of the Buddha I ○
2 Life of the Buddha II ○
3 Life of the Buddha III: With Manga ○
4 The Sangha: Monks and Laymen ○
5 The Sangha: Nuns and Laywomen ○
6 Mainstream Buddhism: The Four Truths ○
7 Mainstream Buddhism: Non-self and Abhidharma ○
8 Mahayana Buddhism: The Bodhisattva Path ○
9 Approaches to Practice and Ritual ○
10 Tantric Practices (Emphasis on Tibet) ○
11 Meditation - Historical ○
12 Meditation - Today ○
13 Global Buddhism ○
14 Buddhism and Ecology ○
15 Final exam ○

Evaluation
Standpoint→
Evaluation Method
↓		 U_A-1
[主体的な学び]		 U_B-1
[人文学の広範な知識と理解]		 U_B-2
[専門分野の知識と理解]		 Grading Percentage, Disqualification etc.
Presentation ◎ ◎ ◎ 40%
In-class contribution ○ ○ ○ 20%
Report ○ ○ ○ 40%

GPA Evaluation
A B C D F
授業を通じて、総じて「かなり優れている」に相当する活動を行った。 授業を通じて、概ね「優れている」を超える活動を行った。 授業を通じて、「及第する」に相当する活動を行った。 授業を通じて、総じて「及第する」には達しないものの、それに近い活動を行った。 授業を通じて、「一層の努力が必要」の活動にとどまった。

Additional Information regarding Evaluation Method :
Study Consultation (Office Hours) Study Consultation (Office Hours) : Office hours by appointment. Please come by and say hi!
E-B-507

Suggestion for success (Specific) : Be active in class: speak up and join discussion.
Read all assignments and get enough sleep before class!

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