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The course 'Introduction to Hinduism' at the University of Manitoba, taught by Dr. Ian Whicher, provides an overview of Hinduism's history, development, and contemporary issues. It includes required readings, written assignments, and an essay, with a focus on academic integrity and penalties for misconduct. The tentative schedule outlines class topics and assignment due dates throughout the fall term of 2024-2025.

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Intro to Hinduism Fall 2024 (1)

The course 'Introduction to Hinduism' at the University of Manitoba, taught by Dr. Ian Whicher, provides an overview of Hinduism's history, development, and contemporary issues. It includes required readings, written assignments, and an essay, with a focus on academic integrity and penalties for misconduct. The tentative schedule outlines class topics and assignment due dates throughout the fall term of 2024-2025.

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University of Manitoba

Faculty of Arts
Department of Religion

Introduction to Hinduism
RLGN 2010 (A01)
CRN 24995
2024-2025 (Term 1: Fall 2024)

Time: Tues/Thurs 11:30 – 12:45 pm Office Hours: Tuesday 1:00-2:15 pm


Drake Centre, Rm. 105 E-mail: [email protected]
3 Credit Hours Phone: (431) 588-5197
Dr. Ian Whicher
Office: Rm 331 Fl Argue

Description

This course presents an overview of the rich and multi-faceted tradition of Hinduism dealing
with its history and development and of the religious thinking and experience formed from
ancient to modern times. Several foundational aspects of Hindu thought and culture will be
examined including the diversity of religious and philosophical perspectives, ritual, mythology,
deity figures, and social structure. In the latter part of term we look at Hinduism and the modern
world and will critically explore key issues past and present that enrich our understanding of
Hinduism and its global significance today.

Required Reading:

Hillary Rodrigues, Introducing Hinduism, 2nd edition, Routledge: London and New York (2017).

Course Requirements:

1. A written assignment due on the 31st of October. Students will be asked to respond to
two questions based on assigned readings and lectures = 30%.

2. An essay (1250-1500 words) due on the 28 th of Nov. Topics to be given later in term =
40%.

3. A written assignment due on the 5th of December. Students will be asked to respond
to two questions based on assigned readings and lectures = 30%.
Percentage-letter grade relation

A+ 95-100% B+ 80-85% C+ 65-70% D 50-55%


A 86-94% B 71-79% C 56-64% F 0-49%

Academic Integrity / Misconduct

Academic integrity is the commitment to upholding the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect,
responsibility and courage in all scholarly activities (International Center for Academic Integrity
(ICAI), 2013). Academic misconduct is any violation of the principles of academic integrity.

Students should acquaint themselves with the University’s Student Discipline Bylaw and
related Procedures on academic misconduct (see Section 2.2.1) found in the Academic
Calendar. Ignorance of the regulations and policies relating to academic misconduct is not a
valid excuse for violating them.

The Faculty of Arts and The University of Manitoba regard acts of academic misconduct in
course work and final exams as serious offences and may assess a variety of penalties depending
on the nature of the infraction.

Acts of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:


 Plagiarism
 Duplicate submission
 Cheating on quizzes, tests, and exams , including possession of unauthorized materials
such as cell phones, smart watches, PDAs, MP3 units, or electronic translators
 Inappropriate Collaboration
 Academic Fraud
 Personation
 Unauthorized content generation, including the use of automated text generators such as
ChatGPT and paraphrase tools such as Grammarly, where these are prohibited by the
instructor of a course

The following is a list of common penalties that may be applied in accordance with the
University of Manitoba’s Student Discipline By-Law, depending on the nature of the infraction:
 Requirement to resubmit the assessment
 A grade of zero on the assignment or quiz/test/exam
 Disciplinary notation attached to final grade
 Comment on student record
 Failure in the course
 Suspension from taking courses offered by a particular faculty or school for a period of
one year
 Expulsion from the university
Late Submissions
Essays and other assignments are due at the end of class on the date stipulated. Except for
documented medical reasons (certificate required), or in the case of family emergency or on
compassionate grounds, assignments/essays are not accepted late.

Course Organization
The course will be focused on the assigned reading material provided in the course textbook as
well as class lectures and discussion. Students will be expected to complete assigned readings
and attend classes.

Tentative Class Schedule

September 5/10 Introducing Hinduism, Introduction

September 12/17/19 Introducing Hinduism, Chapter 1

September 24/26 Introducing Hinduism, Chapter 2

October 1/3 Introducing Hinduism, Chapter 3

October 8/10 Introducing Hinduism, Chapter 4

October 15/17 Introducing Hinduism, Chapter 5

October 22/24 Introducing Hinduism, Chapter 6

October 29/31 Introducing Hinduism, Chapters 7 and 8

October 31 First assignment due

November 5/7 Introducing Hinduism, Chapter 9

November 12-15 Fall Term Break

November 19 Introducing Hinduism, Chapter 10

November 19 Voluntary Withdrawal Deadline

November 21 Introducing Hinduism, Chapter 12

November 26/28 Introducing Hinduism, Chapter 13

November 28 Essay due


December 3 Review

December 5 Last class


Second assignment due

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