Saturday 24 September 2011

The introduction of Buddhism into China via the Silk Road

The Viewpoint assignment for this week is to write a 3-4 paragraph essay discussing the origins, development, AND/OR influence of the non-Chinese world on Chinese culture. Possible topics include: --the introduction of Buddhism into China via the Silk Road; --the appeal of Buddhism to the Chinese people; --the effect of Buddhism on Chinese painting, sculpture, and literature; --the influence of non-Chinese culture on Chinese politics, economy, and/or society; or --a comparable topic of your own choice. Keep in mind that your essay should not be an overview of all events and issues related to your topic. Instead, it should be a focused approach to the topic, that highlights the information that you find the most significant. In other words, you want to aim for depth, not breadth as you structure and write your essay. Please CONSULT AT LEAST ONE OUTSIDE SOURCE, in addition to the lectures, textbook, and other course materials. Include a properly formatted citation of the source(s) at the end of the essay.

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