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Academic Year 2000/2001
Heritage of India and Tibet
HUM 103 SP
This course is an introduction to the religious and philosophical thought and the literature of the Indian subcontinent. Readings in Hinduism and Buddhism, some Sanskrit plays and epics, and a few modern Indian novels
are studied. We will also look at
Western writers who have been influenced by these traditions. A central preoccupation will be with questions about the nature of the self.
MAJOR READINGS
Selections from the VEDAS, BRAHMANAS, and UPANISHADS THE BHAGAVADGITA Early Buddhist writings Tibetan Buddhist writings, including THE BOOK OF THE DEAD Markandaya, NECTAR IN A SIEVE Narayan, THE GUIDE
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three or four papers. No final examination.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Lecture/Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA COL
Grading Mode:
Student Option
Prerequisites:
NONE
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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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