HUMN 2001 A History of Modern Global Buddhism

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 101882

Coordinator Brett Bennett Opens in new window

Description A history of Buddhism and its spread through Asian and more recently to the West, introducing its principal beliefs and practices, the diversity of its manifestations, its political, cultural, and social impact. This subject is a history of this current global religion in its social, cultural and political context.

School Humanities & Comm Arts

Discipline History

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Equivalent Subjects LGYB 0084 - Communication and Culture in Asia 2 Performing Asian Cultures and Identities

Incompatible Subjects HUMN 2013 - Buddhism in the Contemporary World

Restrictions

Successful completion of 40 credit points of study in currently enrolled program.

Prescribed Texts

  • Subject Reader

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