RLB269 Introduction to Confucianism

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Lukas Pokorny, Ph.D. (lecturer), Mgr. Jana Valtrová, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. David Zbíral, Ph.D.
Department for the Study of Religions – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Šárka Londa Vondráčková
Supplier department: Department for the Study of Religions – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Fri 24. 2. 9:10–12:25 U35, Thu 20. 4. 9:10–12:25 U35, Fri 21. 4. 9:10–12:25 U35, Thu 4. 5. 9:10–12:25 U35, Fri 5. 5. 9:10–12:25 U35
Prerequisites
The course will be taught in English.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 50 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/50, only registered: 0/50, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/50
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to provide the students with an overview of the history and developments of Confucianism in East Asia. From humble beginnings within a small circle of people, Confucianism has grown to be closely associated with virtually every aspect of the countries that have practiced it, whether political, cultural, or societal. Special emphasis is given to the classical teachings of Confucius, Mencius and Xunzi, and the Neo-Confucian renaissance. Regional manifestations outwith China (i.e Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and the global diaspora) will also be explored. At the end of the course, the students
a) will become familiar with the crucial stages in the development
b) will understand the major teachings of Confucianism in East Asia
c) will be able to critically discuss the main features of classical Confucianism, Neo-Confucianism, and contemporary Confucianism
Syllabus
  • The course will be focused no following topics: 1) Confucius 2) Mencius & Xunzi 3) Historical Development of Confucianism in East Asia 4) Neo-Confucianism 5) Contemporary Confucianism
Literature
    recommended literature
  • TAYLOR, Rodney Leon. The religious dimensions of Confucianism. New York: State University of New York Press, 1990, xiii, 198. ISBN 0791403122. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, reading, class discussions.
Assessment methods
Final essay.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Zápis mimo religionistiku je podmíněn souhlasem vyučujícího.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2009.
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