EALC 2063 Wisdom and Philosophy of the Far East
No Prerequisite. <br>Conducted in English.. This course focuses on the belief systems of East Asia, including Confucianism, Daoism, Shamanism, Shinto, and Mahayana Buddhism. Special attention will be paid to the mutual enrichment of these diverse ideologies and their profound influence on the development of East Asian civilizations.
Course overview
- Department
- East Asian Languages and Civilizations
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Biannually in the Fall
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Cultural Diversity
Requirements fulfilled
- Chinese: At least six credits in Chinese culture and literature (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 2.88 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.25 / 5 · Good
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Sing-Chen Chiang | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4–6 hrs/week | 16 of 21 |