EALC 2063 Wisdom and Philosophy of the Far East

Name: Wisdom and Philosophy of the Far East
Rating: 2.88 (16 reviews)

No Prerequisite. 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

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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)

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Official evaluation summary

2.88 / 5

Based on 16 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sing-Chen Chiang
Fall 2026, Fall 2025 · Official rating 3.25/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Sing-Chen Chiang · Gasson Hall 208 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered