Undergraduate Course: Buddhism 3B (ASST10100)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Asian Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Buddhist ethics in relation to "modern world issues " and problems |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
Students MUST have passed:
Indian Religion and Philosophy 2 (ASST08013)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| To give students an informed undetstanding of the Buddhist perspective in various issues which relate to the modern world ( politics, violence, bioethics, environment, gender etc. ) and to enable them to engage critically with a range of classical and contemporary Buddhist discourse. |
Assessment Information
| 3,000 word essay (40% ) + exam (60% ) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mr Paul Dundas
Tel: (0131 6)50 4175
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Course secretary | Mr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227
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