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The Buddhist Universe: An Introduction (MULT10021)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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Buddhism began as one of many ascetic movements in India and over the course of two and a half millennia grew to become one of the world’s major religions, with followers in every corner of the world. This subject traces how Buddhism changed and adapted, how new doctrines and practices were woven into the tapestry of this tradition as it moved into Southeast Asia, Korea, China, Japan, Vietnam, and later Tibet, Mongolia, North America, Europe, and Australia. We will examine its complex history, how doctrine and practice influence each other and how Buddhist identity informs the lives of people who identify as Buddhists today.
The subject will mainly be a history of ideas that aims to give students a conceptual grasp of important Buddhist tenets, myths, and symbols. In addition to these theoretical concerns, we will examine connections between theory and practice and some of the most urgent issues that confront adherents today.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain fundamental aspects of Buddhist history and doctrines
- Demonstrate knowledge about Buddhist worldviews and describe how Buddhists perceive and interpret their surroundings
- Evaluate truth claims critically in a systematic manner
- Assess the influence of religious beliefs on individuals' behaviours and actions
- Demonstrate an understanding of the current context and dynamics of one of the prominent global religions.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- Develop critical thinking skills to analyse and evaluate concepts, beliefs, considering multiple perspectives and supporting evidence
- Cultivate cross-cultural awareness by appreciating diversity, understanding historical and cultural contexts, and recognising their impact on various societies
- Enhance communication skills to effectively articulate ideas, concepts, and interpretations, both orally and in writing, with clarity and coherence
- Acquire information literacy skills to locate, evaluate, and utilise reliable and scholarly resources including texts, academic articles, and online materials, thereby building a strong foundation for future research and learning.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Analytical exercise (literature review)
| Week 3 | 25% |
Oral presentation
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 25% |
Research essay
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Margaret Cameron Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 35 hours :1 x 2 hr lecture per week, for 12 weeks ,1 x 1 hr Tutorial per week for 11 weeks (week 2 – week 12) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available online.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Arts Course Graduate Certificate in Arts Course Graduate Diploma in Arts - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024