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HUM 103
Heritage of India and Tibet
HUM 103 SP
Next Offered in 9899 SP
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. 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: Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA COL
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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