306896 (v.1) Mind, Health and Spirituality in Asian Cultures 120

Area:

Department of Languages and Intercultural Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Workshop:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An examination of the mindset and cultural practices of the Asian peoples manifested in traditional medicine and healing system, logic and thought patterns, knowledge and value systems, interpersonal community relationships, customs and rituals, influenced by their rich and diverse health principles, systems of thought and spiritual practices in Asia.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Been able to understand the ideas that have contributed to the mind and spirituality of Asian peoples. Developed insights into how traditional systems of thought, health and spiritualities are manifested in contemporary cultural practices in Asia. Gained practical experience of how these practices are actually conducted through participation in workshops delivered by experts in the area.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Jayasuriya, W.F. (1976), The Psychology and Philosophy of Buddhism. Buddhist Missionary Society, Kuala Lumpur. Doi, A. R. I. (1992), The Cardinal Principles of Islam, A.S. Nordeen. Kuala Lumpur. Oddie, G. A. (1998), Religious Traditions in South Asia: Interaction and Change. Surrey Curzon Press, Richmond. McGreal, I. P. (1995), Great Thinkers of the Eastern World: The Major Thinkers and the Philosophical and Religious Classics of China, India, Japan, Korea and the World of Islam. Harper Collins Publishers, New York. Smart, N. (1998), World Philosophies, Routledge, London. Waring, P. (1993), The Way of Feng Sui, Sourvenir Press, London. Reader, I. (1993), Japanese Religions: Past and Present, University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu. Yao, X. (2000), An Introduction to Confucianism. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Fisher-Schreiber, I. (1989), The Encyclopaedia of Eastern Philosophy and Religion: Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Zen. Shambhala, Boston. Chu, Chin-Ning, (1995), The Asian Mind Game. Stealth, St Ives.

Unit Texts:

Lopex, D. S. (ed), (1999), Asian Religions in Practice, Princeton University Press, New Jersey. Course Reader, Workshop Manual.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Journal writing 30%, Research paper 30%, Short test 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y