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Zen Buddhism is one of the major traditions of Buddhism in East Asia and was moreover an instrumental force in shaping modern perceptions of Japan in the west. Over the course of the semester, we will analyze how the perceived distinctiveness of Zen Buddhism – as marked by concepts such as mind-to-mind transmission, master-disciple lineage, and sudden enlightenment – was constructed through the visual arts and how the arts in turn contributed to monk-patron relations and the cultural lives of monks outside the monastic walls. Among the weekly topics to be covered are: ink landscape paintings, portraits of Zen masters, the tea ceremony and ceramic tea wares, as well as Beat Zen and the impact of Buddhism upon postwar artists in the United States. No prior knowledge of Asian art is required or assumed.
In the Spring 2018 iteration of this course, the main assignment will be a Wikipedia project in which each class member will be responsible for the authorship of a substantial Wikipedia article on a certain aspect of Zen art. This project will foster the development of research, critical thinking, and writing skills. The goals for this project are two-fold: (1) you will learn to explain abstruse concepts and topics in an accessible and intelligent manner to diverse audiences beyond the Georgetown community, thereby making an impact on the popular contemporary understanding of Zen Buddhism and Zen art; (2) in the process, you will address in a constructive manner the ways in which Zen Buddhism and Zen art have been represented in popular culture from the mid-20th century onward, and understand the historical and social mechanisms by which discourses on Zen art have shaped perceptions regarding the perceived distinctiveness of Zen Buddhism and Japanese culture.
This course is a Doyle Seminar, part of the Doyle Engaging Difference Program, a new campus-wide curricular initiative, and gives faculty the opportunity to enhance the student research component of upper-level seminars that address questions of national, social, cultural, religious, moral, and other forms of difference. The Doyle seminars are intended to deepen student learning about diversity and different through enhanced research opportunities, interaction with thought leaders, and dialogue with the Georgetown community and beyond.
Student | Assigned | Reviewing |
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Mpm263 | Shussan Shaka | |
Jxrwang | Muqi Fachang | |
Amyxqhuang | Huineng | |
Bzuegel | Xianzi, the Shrimp Eater | |
Ltk8 | Shigajiku | |
Cyn2 | Hanshan and Shide | |
Hgiordano | Chinsō | |
Cristischles | Oribe ware | |
Tophergraff | Budai |
Welcome to your Wikipedia project's course timeline. This page will guide you through the Wikipedia project for your course.
This page breaks down writing a Wikipedia article into a series of steps, or milestones. These steps include online trainings to help you get started on Wikipedia.
Your course has also been assigned a Wikipedia Expert. Check your Talk page for notes from them. You can also reach them through the "Get Help" button on this page.
To get started, please review the following handouts. Along with the assigned reading, we'll discuss these in class.
This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.
It's time to think critically about Wikipedia articles. You'll evaluate a Wikipedia article related to the course and leave suggestions for improving it on the article's Talk page.
Now that you're thinking about what makes a "good" Wikipedia article, consider some additional questions,
Familiarize yourself with editing Wikipedia by adding a citation to an article. You can practice this through the Citation Hunt tool below:
It's time to start researching your chosen topic.
You've picked a topic and found your sources. Now it's time to start writing.
Creating a new article?
Improving an existing article?
Keep reading your sources, too, as you prepare to write the body of the article.
Resources: Editing Wikipedia pages 7–9
Flesh out your outline, add text and references.
Your article draft is due next Monday, March 26.
You probably have some feedback from other students and possibly other Wikipedians. It's time to work with that feedback to improve your article!
Do additional research and writing to make further improvements to your article, based on suggestions and your own critique.
Once you've made improvements to your article based on peer review feedback, it's time to move your work to Wikipedia proper - the "mainspace."
Editing an existing article?
Creating a new article?
Continue to expand and improve your work, and format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Remember to contact your Wikipedia Expert at any time if you need further help!
It's the final week to develop your article, which is due Friday, April 27 at 5pm.
Present about your Wikipedia editing experience.
Consider the following questions as you reflect on your Wikipedia assignment:
This Course
|
Wikipedia Resources
|
Connect
Questions? Ask us:
contact |
![]() | This course page is an automatically-updated version of the main course page at dashboard.wikiedu.org. Please do not edit this page directly; any changes will be overwritten the next time the main course page gets updated. |
Zen Buddhism is one of the major traditions of Buddhism in East Asia and was moreover an instrumental force in shaping modern perceptions of Japan in the west. Over the course of the semester, we will analyze how the perceived distinctiveness of Zen Buddhism – as marked by concepts such as mind-to-mind transmission, master-disciple lineage, and sudden enlightenment – was constructed through the visual arts and how the arts in turn contributed to monk-patron relations and the cultural lives of monks outside the monastic walls. Among the weekly topics to be covered are: ink landscape paintings, portraits of Zen masters, the tea ceremony and ceramic tea wares, as well as Beat Zen and the impact of Buddhism upon postwar artists in the United States. No prior knowledge of Asian art is required or assumed.
In the Spring 2018 iteration of this course, the main assignment will be a Wikipedia project in which each class member will be responsible for the authorship of a substantial Wikipedia article on a certain aspect of Zen art. This project will foster the development of research, critical thinking, and writing skills. The goals for this project are two-fold: (1) you will learn to explain abstruse concepts and topics in an accessible and intelligent manner to diverse audiences beyond the Georgetown community, thereby making an impact on the popular contemporary understanding of Zen Buddhism and Zen art; (2) in the process, you will address in a constructive manner the ways in which Zen Buddhism and Zen art have been represented in popular culture from the mid-20th century onward, and understand the historical and social mechanisms by which discourses on Zen art have shaped perceptions regarding the perceived distinctiveness of Zen Buddhism and Japanese culture.
This course is a Doyle Seminar, part of the Doyle Engaging Difference Program, a new campus-wide curricular initiative, and gives faculty the opportunity to enhance the student research component of upper-level seminars that address questions of national, social, cultural, religious, moral, and other forms of difference. The Doyle seminars are intended to deepen student learning about diversity and different through enhanced research opportunities, interaction with thought leaders, and dialogue with the Georgetown community and beyond.
Student | Assigned | Reviewing |
---|---|---|
Mpm263 | Shussan Shaka | |
Jxrwang | Muqi Fachang | |
Amyxqhuang | Huineng | |
Bzuegel | Xianzi, the Shrimp Eater | |
Ltk8 | Shigajiku | |
Cyn2 | Hanshan and Shide | |
Hgiordano | Chinsō | |
Cristischles | Oribe ware | |
Tophergraff | Budai |
Welcome to your Wikipedia project's course timeline. This page will guide you through the Wikipedia project for your course.
This page breaks down writing a Wikipedia article into a series of steps, or milestones. These steps include online trainings to help you get started on Wikipedia.
Your course has also been assigned a Wikipedia Expert. Check your Talk page for notes from them. You can also reach them through the "Get Help" button on this page.
To get started, please review the following handouts. Along with the assigned reading, we'll discuss these in class.
This week, everyone should have a Wikipedia account.
It's time to think critically about Wikipedia articles. You'll evaluate a Wikipedia article related to the course and leave suggestions for improving it on the article's Talk page.
Now that you're thinking about what makes a "good" Wikipedia article, consider some additional questions,
Familiarize yourself with editing Wikipedia by adding a citation to an article. You can practice this through the Citation Hunt tool below:
It's time to start researching your chosen topic.
You've picked a topic and found your sources. Now it's time to start writing.
Creating a new article?
Improving an existing article?
Keep reading your sources, too, as you prepare to write the body of the article.
Resources: Editing Wikipedia pages 7–9
Flesh out your outline, add text and references.
Your article draft is due next Monday, March 26.
You probably have some feedback from other students and possibly other Wikipedians. It's time to work with that feedback to improve your article!
Do additional research and writing to make further improvements to your article, based on suggestions and your own critique.
Once you've made improvements to your article based on peer review feedback, it's time to move your work to Wikipedia proper - the "mainspace."
Editing an existing article?
Creating a new article?
Continue to expand and improve your work, and format your article to match Wikipedia's tone and standards. Remember to contact your Wikipedia Expert at any time if you need further help!
It's the final week to develop your article, which is due Friday, April 27 at 5pm.
Present about your Wikipedia editing experience.
Consider the following questions as you reflect on your Wikipedia assignment: