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East Asian Philosophy

Completed by 48 learners
Ages 12-17
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Enroll now to embark on a 4-week journey through the captivating world of East Asian philosophies! Discover the ancient wisdom and profound insights that have shaped cultures for millennia.
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4.9
Number of reviews:
(634 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
3-6 learners per class
30 min

What's included

4 live meetings
2 in-class hours
Homework
Optional writing assignments will be provided after class for students desiring individualized feedback.
Assessment
Assessments can be provided in any way a family requests

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Challenge your worldview and understanding by diving into East Asian philosophies.  Develop your textual analysis and discussion skills by exploring various philosophical questions through the lens of the philosophies of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Legalism.

This course will explore 4 of the most significant East Asian philosophies.  Each week we will read primary texts from the founders of each philosophy and explore the main ideas and positions of each.  We will discuss questions of what is human nature, what type of government is best, and how should we live through the lens of each philosophy.  Students will develop their skills in textual analysis and oral discussion while exploring the ideas of these important thinkers.  Students will be guided through the historical context for each philosophy under discussion, as well as presented with visual support to help them study each philosophy in depth during our discussion.  Optional writing assignments will be provided after class for students desiring individualized feedback.  

What to expect from this course:
-exposure to the main ideas and historical development of each philosophy
-explore ideas of politics, human nature, and human society
-evaluate perceptions and diversity

Learning Goals

Students will learn the basics of 4 major philosophies of East Asia, as well as building their skills in document analysis and oral discussion.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Taoism
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Buddhism
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Confucianism
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Legalism
30 mins online live lesson

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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All source material will be provided

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Teacher expertise and credentials
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Computer Science from Maryville University
Chidimma
Master's Degree in Education from University of Toronto
Jelena
Master's Degree in History from University of Cambridge
Brandy Dahlen
Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University
Karimah Whitaker
Master's Degree in History from Northwestern University
Linford
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from Yale University
Linford
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Rutgers University
Chidimma
Bachelor's Degree in History from Birmingham-Southern College
Brandy Dahlen
Bachelor's Degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Karimah Whitaker
Bachelor's Degree from Middle East Technical University
Maya
Bachelor's Degree in History from Millersville University
Linford
I have a master's degree in history, as well as 17 years teaching experience in world history, literature, and philosophy. I am an AP authorized teacher in World History.

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