Confucianism and Daily Life

There are a number of ways that you can write about your chosen topic: (you can choose just one or use multiple ways to write your paper.)

1) From your personal experience: You may have personal experiences in your own daily life; for example the ways you act or think in your daily life that were closely connected with your chosen belief. How do you conduct yourself in your family or in society? What are the important rules you follow? Please give examples to discuss your topic.

2) From your observations: You may observe your friends or someone you know, and give examples of how your chosen religious beliefs affect their daily lives and decision-making, etc.

3) From what you have learned: You may have learned about various Chinese religions in school, from the media, or on your own. What have you learned about your chosen religious belief, its way of dealing with people, family, community and so on? Please give examples to discuss your topic.

You can focus on just one of the three ways described above or use parts of each to write your paper.

You are required to:

1) briefly explain the religion you chose.

2) describe your experiences, observations, and/or understanding about the way of life that are connected with the religion you chose. You must give at least two examples related with the religion you chose.

3) What are your opinions regarding the particular religion’s way of life?

4) What is your conclusion about the particular religion’s effects on daily life?

5) Your paper must be at least 5 pages, double-spaced and 12 pt. font