27 Module 4 Assessments
Module 4 Discussion
This discussion aligns with Learning Outcomes 1, 3, and 4.
“At the heart of the Chinese religious belief and practice is the virtue of self-control/self-discipline.” Provide three examples from the Learning Unit that either supports or challenges this statement.
Instructions
Students should complete their assigned Learning Unit reading and consult the discussion rubric before posting on the module’s discussion board.
- Post your initial responses by the middle of the week so everyone has a chance to respond later in the week.
- You are expected to post to the forum in a correct sentence and paragraph format. Remember to check for correct spelling and grammar.
- You should return throughout the week to review the initial post made by others.
- You must reply meaningfully to at least two peer posts.
Grading
This discussion assignment is worth 40 points toward your final grade. (1)
Daoism and Confucianism Timeline Activity
This activity aligns with Learning Outcomes 1 and 5.
Instruction
Based on your assigned Learning Unit reading, arrange the given historical events in chronological order (beginning with the earliest). To be successful on the Timeline Activity:
- First, take your time. You have sixty minutes so that should be more than enough time to complete the items that you are presented with in this module.
- Second, do not assume that because an event is referenced earlier in the Learning Unit that it is therefore an earlier event in history. Here is where you will need to examine closely the lecture content to ascertain when the event falls in time.
- The best way to attack this assessment, therefore, is to first find a date for each individual event and then try to order the events chronologically.
- As a strong hint, you will find that some events recur in upcoming timelines, so it is strongly recommended to keep a log of when events occur so you will be prepared when you see them again.
You will have 60 minutes and three attempts to complete this assessment. The highest grade will be recorded.
Grading
The assessment is worth 10 points toward your final grade. (1)
Module 4 Quiz
This quiz aligns with Learning Outcomes 1-4.
Module 4 Quiz consists of 20 questions worth 2 points each. Questions are drawn from a pool that includes multiple-choice, true/false, and multiple answer. Multiple answer questions are setup to allow for partial credit. You will have 60 minutes to complete the quiz with 1 attempt.(1)
Rough Draft: Comparative Religion Essay | Submit
This assignment assigns with Learning Outcomes 1, 2, and 5.
At the conclusion of the semester, students will submit a 2–3 page essay (700–1000 words) that compares one Eastern and one Western Religion.
The purpose of the paper is to simply draw comparisons and contrasts between religions, not to elevate one religion over another.
Overview
Students will focus on 3 topics to compare and contrast in their essay, which might include:
- History
- Rules
- Rituals
- Suffering
- Soteriological beliefs
- Afterlife beliefs
- Views towards women
Rough Draft Requirements
The rough draft should include:
- Thesis Statement: This section identifies one Eastern religion and one Western religion and the three topics to be compared and contrasted.
- Comparative Content: The rough draft includes a completed first section that compares and contrasts the two religions (one Eastern and one Western). The section is descriptive and detailed.
- Research and Citations: In the first comparative section, there are two research sources and two citations that are accurately cited.
The rough draft is due at the end of module 4 and is worth 30 points. (1)
