Component Two: East Asian Philosophy and Religion

Lesson One: Confucianism in East Asia

Lesson Two: The Migration of Buddhism in East Asia

Lesson Three: China Encounters the Religions of the West
 

East Asian Philosophy and Religion

Ronnie Littlejohn

Instructions for Completing the East Asian Philosophy and Religion Component

There are three lessons in this component. In order to finish the component, choose two of the three lessons, follow instructions, and when you send me your work and I approve it, the component will be completed.

Your answers to both questions should range from 250-500 words (about two double spaced pages in 12 pt. font). This is 250- 500 total, not 250- 500 words each. You may send your answers to me in an email or as an email attachment. Please enter Confucianism in East Asia in the subject line of your e-mail.

Component Two, Lesson One: Confucianism in East Asia

The readings at the links shown below have been selected to provide you with information about Confucianism and how it has influenced the three major cultures of East Asia: China, Korea, and Japan. Please go to the links below, read each one, and answer, depending upon your specific situation, two of the following three questions.

Questions

  1. (required) In what ways have these readings increased your understanding of Confucianism and its influence on East Asia?
  2. (optional) What examples of practices in daily life or cultural materials (e.g., art) might you use in a lesson plan created for your students.
  3. (optional) If you are not able to use this material in your own class, how might you share it with other teachers in your school?

Assignment Links
For more information, please contact

Peggy Creswell
UTC Asia Program
Email: edast@utc.edu
phone: 423-425-2118
fax: 423-425-5441