CPWC Day 46 - Religions of East Asia

Objective:   Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religions in East Asia.

Task:  Good morning!  When you arrive to class, please get out your homework and pick up "Who is Confucius?" from the front cart.  You'll spend the first portion of class working through the reading activity.  After we discuss the significance of Confucius, I'll provide notes on the major religions and philosophies of East Asia.  Finally, you'll complete a Venn diagram comparing Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism to demonstrate your understanding of the belief systems that have shaped East Asian cultures.

Homework:

• TODAY - Chapter 27, Section 3 reading notes due in class
• TODAY - "Silk Road" (links below and on the Moodle) due by 3:00 pm 
• Tuesday, November 4 - Chapter 28, Section 2 reading notes due in class 
• Wednesday, November 5 - Chapter 29, Section 1 reading notes due in class 
• Thursday, November 6 - Chapter 29, Section 2 reading notes due in class 
• Thursday, November 6 - Silk Road Extra Credit due
• Monday, November 10 - Unit 4 reading quiz (27.1, 27.3, 28.2, 29.1, & 29.2 - reading notes may be used)
• Friday, November 14 - Unit 5 Test

"Confucianism: 101"



"Confucianism in Contemporary China"