Below is a list of 10 short answer terms and 3 long answer prompts. You are to answer 4 of the 10 short answer prompts and 1 of the 3 long answer prompts.
For each short answer (150-250 words), (1) define the term (4 marks), (2) indicate why this term is important (4 marks), and (3) make a novel connection to another concept in the course, a real-world phenomenon, or a key concept in some other field of study. Make sure to adequately explain concepts that are not covered in this course.
For the long answer (550-800 words), the answer will be graded out of 20 possible marks. You are to formulate a reasonable thesis (4 marks), integrate course information (8 marks), and engage critically with the material (8 marks). There are several ways to answer the prompt. The most important factor is consistency in your argument.
You must submit your own answers to these questions. They must be in your own words.
Submit the answers as one Microsoft Word or PDF document to this assignment.
Short Answer (150-250 words each) (choose 4)
The five spiritual faculties
IAA model of mindfulness
The Wheel of Rebirth
Spiritual bypassing
Detraditionalization
Right view
Scientific naturalism
McMindfulness
The Second Noble Truth
The four foundations of mindfulness
Long Answer (550-800 words) (choose 1)
If you had to translate the term “dukkha” using one word, what would it be? What makes your chosen word helpful? What does your chosen term leave out?
Imagine that you wish to cultivate Wrong Mindfulness. Given what you know about the noble eightfold path, how would you go about doing that?
Modernist Buddhists tend to interpret rebirth metaphorically. Traditionalists tend to interpret it literally. Which of these views seems more reasonable? Justify your answer.This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Short Answer 1 – Definition
Did you define the concept well?
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShort Answer 1 – Importance
Did you explain why this concept or term is important in this course?
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShort Answer 1 – Novel Connection
Did you connect this concept or term to other parts of the course or to other bodies of knowledge in an insightful way?
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShort Answer 2 – Definition
Did you define the concept well?
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShort Answer 2 – Importance
Did you explain why this concept or term is important in this course?
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShort Answer 2 – Novel Connection
Did you connect this concept or term to other parts of the course or to other bodies of knowledge in an insightful way?
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShort Answer 3 – Definition
Did you define the concept well?
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShort Answer 3 – Importance
Did you explain why this concept or term is important in this course?
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShort Answer 3 – Novel Connection
Did you connect this concept or term to other parts of the course or to other bodies of knowledge in an insightful way?
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShort Answer 4 – Definition
Did you define the concept well?
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShort Answer 4 – Importance
Did you explain why this concept or term is important in this course?
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeShort Answer 4 – Novel Connection
Did you connect this concept or term to other parts of the course or to other bodies of knowledge in an insightful way?
2 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLong Answer – Thesis
Are you arguing for something in this long answer?
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLong Answer – Integration
Are you drawing together material from across the first five lectures in your discussion?
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLong Answer – Critical Engagement
Are you approaching the material you are discussing critically?
8 pts
Total Points: 60