Type of Credit: Elective
Credit(s)
Number of Students
Fundamental knowledge about beliefs and rituals which are related to ghosts and the influence of Brahmanism and Theravada Buddhism as well as the integration of religious beliefs in Thai society.
能力項目說明
The course aims to shed light on Thai cultural beliefs, which are the result of the blending of beliefs from Brahmanism and Theravada Buddhism from India, as well as animism, which is the original belief.
Upon completing the course, the students should be able to:
| 教學週次Course Week | 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week | 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type |
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Week |
Topic |
Content and Reading Assignment |
Teaching Activities and Homework |
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1 |
Spirit |
Belief in ghosts in Thailand (I) |
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2 |
Spirit |
Belief in ghosts in Thailand (II) |
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3 |
Spirit |
Ancestor Worship |
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4 |
Spirit |
Beliefs about Rice |
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5 |
Cosmology |
Hindu Cosmology |
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6 |
Cosmology |
Buddhist Cosmology (I) |
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7 |
Cosmology |
Buddhist Cosmology (II) |
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8 |
Hinduism |
Shiva and Shakti |
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9 |
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Mid-term Examination |
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10 |
Hinduism |
Narayana and Shakti |
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11 |
Hinduism |
Brahma and Shakti |
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12 |
Hinduism |
Minor gods in Brahmanism |
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13 |
Buddhism |
Guatama Buddha and disciples |
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14 |
Buddhism |
Gods in Buddhism (Indra) |
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15 |
Buddhism |
Gods in Buddhism (Lokapala) |
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16 |
Religion |
Religious Syncretism in Thai Temples |
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17 |
Religion |
Religious Syncretism in Thai Society |
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18 |
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Final Examination |
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Mid-term Exam 30%
Final Exam 30%
Quizzes 30%
Presentation 10%