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This survey course explores the ideas and practices of various East Asian religious traditions. It covers not only major religious teachings – Confucianism, Buddhism, Daoism, and Shinto – but also touches upon other folkloric traditions, such as shamanism, in order to understand the rich diversity of East Asian religions. Using a variety of methodologies such as art history, literature, history, and anthropology and materials such as paintings, tales, and historical documents, students will be introduced to the doctrines and practices of major religious traditions, as well as themes relating to family, gender, the nation state building, and imperialism.