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The University of Manitoba

Faculty of Arts

Department of Religion

RLGN 1322 D01 Introduction to Eastern Religion

Papers 1 and 2 Guidelines (25% each, totaling 30%)

Please read these guidelines carefully, in preparation of each paper. Please remember as this is a writing course, you must pass each assignment in order to pass the course.

Each paper must be 6-7 pages long, double-spaced in 12 font, Times New Roman, not including a bibliography or title page (should you select to have one). Each paper must be written in complete sentences and paragraphs (a paper of this length requires more than one paragraph). Each paper is graded according to the same rubric posted in UMLearn under the Assessment tab, sub-tab Rubrics, titled “Papers 1 and 2 Rubric.”

For each paper, there is a list of topics of which you select ONE to write about. These topics relate to our course materials, so they should be somewhat familiar to you. In addition to using our textbook as a source, you must also have three additional academic sources used for each paper. While you may also use our unit notes, these are only to support your three academic sources.

In all instances, you MUST cite your work. This means that any time you reference ideas from another source, be it our textbook, unit notes, or other academic sources, you must cite them using MLA or Chicago formatting. Links to how to cite in MLA or Chicago are provided in your syllabus, the Start Here! Module, as well as Instruction for Papers module.

Please note: All assignments must be turned in by NOON on the assigned due date. They are to be uploaded to their designated assignment folder (Paper 1 or Paper 2) located by going to the Assessments tab in the navbar, sub-tab Assignments. You will not have access to the assignment folders after the specified dates and time, so it is important to plan ahead. If you are sick or have a family emergency, causing you to miss the deadline, please contact your Instructor as soon as possible so that they can adjust your access to the folder.

Also important: Prior to uploading your document, please name your document using your last name, abbreviated assignment description, and the option number you chose to write about. For example, if I chose to write about option 4 in Paper 1, my document would be named this:

Goulet P1 4

If at any time you have questions or concerns about any of the Written Responses, please contact your Instructor.

Paper 1 (25%)

Due: Friday, February 17th by NOON

Please select ONE of the following options to write your Paper 1. Please remember to back up your claims and cite where needed.

What is the role and/or status of women in Hinduism or Buddhism (select one religion only)?

How does the concept of karma impact a Hindu or Buddhist in daily life (select one religion only)?

What do you think is the most important religious text in Hinduism and why?

What do you think accounts for the continued popularity of Buddhism in present day?

Compare/contrast how Hinduism is practiced in North America versus India. Are they the same? Different?

Paper 2 (25%)

Due: Friday, March 24th by NOON

Please select ONE of the following options to write your Paper 2. Please remember to back up your claims and cite where needed.

What is the role and/or status of women in Sikh Traditions?

What makes Korean Traditions distinct from Chinese Traditions?

What is the role and/or significance of ancestral worship in Chinese Traditions?

How are Sikh Traditions practiced here in Canada versus how it’s presented in our textbook?

Compare and contrast how Sikhism, Chinese Traditions, or Korean Traditions (select one) are presented in the textbook versus our entertainment media, such as a movie or TV show. Does the show/movie accurately present the selected religion? Why/why not?