Units of Study
BDST6906 - Foundations of Buddhist Studies
Semester 1, 2012 | Credit Points: 6
Coordinator: Wendi Adamek
Phone: +61 2 9351 3083
Email: wendi.adamek@sydney.edu.au
Description
This core unit acts as a methodological introduction to Buddhist Studies as an academic discipline by providing an historical, doctrinal and cultural overview of Buddhist traditions. Students are given a broad exposure to literary, philosophical, social, cultural, artistic and contemplative expressions of Buddhism, and introduced to approaches in Buddhist Studies, thereby providing them with the analytical tools necessary to engage in the critical study of Buddhism. Emphasis is upon placing developments within Buddhism into larger doctrinal, historical and cultural contexts.
Assessments
1x3000wd essay (50%) and 1x2000wd seminar presentation and written report (50%)
Classes
1x2-hr seminar/week
The information displayed above is indicative only as online information is subject to change without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney
BDST6906 - Foundations of Buddhist Studies
Semester 1, 2012 | Credit Points: 6
Coordinator: Wendi Adamek
Phone: +61 2 9351 3083
Email: wendi.adamek@sydney.edu.au
Description
This core unit acts as a methodological introduction to Buddhist Studies as an academic discipline by providing an historical, doctrinal and cultural overview of Buddhist traditions. Students are given a broad exposure to literary, philosophical, social, cultural, artistic and contemplative expressions of Buddhism, and introduced to approaches in Buddhist Studies, thereby providing them with the analytical tools necessary to engage in the critical study of Buddhism. Emphasis is upon placing developments within Buddhism into larger doctrinal, historical and cultural contexts.
Assessments
1x3000wd essay (50%) and 1x2000wd seminar presentation and written report (50%)
Classes
1x2-hr seminar/week
The information displayed above is indicative only as online information is subject to change without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney