ENG 367 - Eastern Literature and Haiku

Institution:

Endicott College

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Description:

Haiku poetry is the grasp of the essential nature of things. It is what is happening in a place at a moment. The poet describes one moment and one feeling in haiku. By studying how the form of haiku developed through the culture and literature of India, China, and Japan, students will explore how this literature is grounded in Taoism, Buddhism, and Zen Buddhism. We will trace the origins of haiku for a richer understanding of the form. Satisfies the Arts and Humanities and Writing Designated core requirements. (Cr: 3)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.endicott.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 927-0585

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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