Confucianism

= = = = == = = = = = = ="Confucius say..."=
 * How many times have you heard that preamble to some quip about Chinese thought or East Asia in general? Though his thought has had a lasting impact on Chinese and East Asian thought, it is still one of at three philosophical schools to which we must attend our studies.
 * Go to the above link, Confucius say, and read some of the things that Confucius had said (or wrote), and prepare answers to the questions at the end for a classroom discussion.**


 * As a teacher Confucius modeled the behavior and ethics that he believed were essential to the craft. He also had something to say about humanity.
 * Go to the above link, humanity, and read some of the things that Confucius had said (or wrote), and prepare answers to the questions at the end for a classroom discussion.**


 * If you have ever wondered why Koreans, Chinese and, to a slightly lesser degree, Japanese spend a lot of time taking care of their elders and their ancestor's grave sites, you need to read about filial piety.
 * Go to the above link,filial piety, and read some of the things that Confucius had said (or wrote), and prepare answers to the questions at the end for a classroom discussion.**


 * What sort of government did Confucius support? His ideal government was something akin to a benevolent dictatorship (if there could be such a political system).
 * Go to Confucius' ideal government, and read some of the things that Confucius had said (or wrote), and prepare answers to the questions at the end for a classroom discussion.**


 * Finally, Confucius had a lot to say about ceremony, tradition and religion. In no small way all of what he said can be summarized into only a few statements. However, we need to have a thorough comprehension of this man's teaching; therefore...
 * Go to the above link, tradition and religion, and read some of the things that Confucius had said (or wrote), and prepare answers to the questions at the end for a classroom discussion.**

Text and Questions above are reprinted from the Columbia University website Asia for Educators: [].
 * 1) **Before going to the next section and beginning your assignment for this unit visit this short article on [|Confucius and Confucianism]** complete the homework assignment for this. Be sure to complete the long answer section for full marks. [[file:NOTES ON CONFUCIUS AND CONFUCIANISM.pages]]

=Confucius in Everyday Life=

Example activity to illustrate this assignment.** As the above example illustrates. We can find examples of Confucianism being demonstrated in all sorts of genres and situations. Here is what you must do:
 * Your assignment for this chapter:**
 * Objective: To identify elements of Confucianism in everyday life in East Asian society.
 * To begin read The Contract
 * Then, using the chart as a guide, respond to the questions. Where possible use quotes from //The Analects,// to support your position. See the Chart for The Contract.
 * Do this along with other students in your group.
 * The Assignment Confucius in Everyday Life.**
 * 1) Locate a sample demonstrating some sort of Confucian relationship. The genre is up to you, but it must be in English or have English subtitles.
 * 2) Create a visual representation, i.e. Keynote, which follows the example in the chart above. It does not have to be exactly like that, but it must follow the same formula in the information being presented.
 * 3) You must work in the groups that are assigned for this.
 * 4) Due date will be posted on the Announcement page.
 * 5) Rubric: [|Grading Rubric for Confucius in Everyday Life]