134221

Great Asian Thinkers

A detailed investigation and analysis of the major philosophical systems which have developed within East Asia since the first millennium Before Common Era.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

134221

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Philosophy

Course planning information

Course notes

Students must complete the compulsory final examination.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Demonstrate knowledge of the major philosophical traditions of East Asia, the interactions between them, and the concepts necessary to understand them.
  • 2 Evaluate aspects of the philosophical theories from the major schools of East Asian philosophy using critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • 3 Engage with the philosophical problems they encounter using creative thinking and problem solving skills.
  • 4 Integrate the different elements of their study of East Asian philosophy and communicate their findings (in written form) in a moderately clear, precise and economical way.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Test 1 20%
Written Assignment 2 3 4 40%
Take Home Exam 1 2 4 40%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

EAST ASIAN PHILOSOPHY: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Author
D. E. OSTO
ISBN
978-1974004515
Edition
1ST
Publisher
CREATESPACE INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING PLATFORM

MODERN SAMKHYA: ANCIENT SPIRITUALITY FOR THE CONTEMPORARY ATHIEST

Author
OSTO, D.E.
ISBN
9781530937745
Edition
1ST EDITION
Publisher
CREATE SPACE INDEPENDANT PUBLISHING PLATFORM 2016

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