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Dear all, the recording of lecture 11 (voice only) is here: https://uio.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=0e3e2b23-b831-4546-9951-b4ef0096ace7
Dear all,
I would kindly ask you to do the mid-term evaluation for our course via this net-based form:
https://nettskjema.no/a/666419
Your criticisms and suggestions are essential for improving our course!
Thank you very much in advance
Vladimir
Dear all,
our 12th lecture, on November 2, 2026 (on Shinto), is going to be in-person ONLY, without opportunities for ZOOM participation.
See you on Monday!
Vladimir
Dear all,
These unable, for whichever reason, to join our in-person class on 09.11.2026, may attend on-line using the following Zoom address:
https://uio.zoom.us/j/61848023692
Meeting ID: 618 4802 3692
See you on Monday!
Vladimir
You can find the recording of lecture 10 (unfortunately, voice only): https://uio.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=9a064bf9-a520-46bd-ba05-b4e80087953f
Dear all,
These unable, for whichever reason, to join our in-person class on 26.10.2026, may attend on-line using the following Zoom address:
https://uio.zoom.us/j/66443391156
Meeting ID: 664 4339 1156
See you on Monday!
Vladimir
Dear all,
These unable, for whichever reason, to join our in-person class on 19.10.2026, may attend on-line using the following Zoom address:
https://uio.zoom.us/j/61341299480
Meeting ID: 613 4129 9480
See you on Monday!
Vladimir
Dear all,
These unable, for whichever reason, to join our in-person class on 12.10.2026, may attend on-line using the following Zoom address:
https://uio.zoom.us/j/67344202470
Meeting ID: 673 4420 2470
See you on Monday!
Vladimir
Dear all,
These unable, for whichever reason, to join our in-person class on 05.10.2026, may attend on-line using the following Zoom address:
https://uio.zoom.us/j/61008057865
Meeting ID: 610 0805 7865
See you next Monday!
Vladimir
To submit, via Canvas (https://uio.instructure.com/courses/63557/assignments/159992 ), a short (ca 500 words, not including the literature list) assignment on a given topic is the prerequisite for being allowed to take the exam. The assignment topic is: "The Gender Aspect of Buddhism: What are the Buddhist Views on Women and Gender Differences?" The assignment will have to be submitted by October 5, 16.00. A literature list and references with page numbers are a required part of the assignment. You can employ whichever citation system you prefer, but please, do it consequently. You can read more here on citations and references: https://www.hf.uio.no/english/studies/sources-referencing/
Dear all,
These unable, for whichever reason, to join our in-person class on 28.09.2026, may attend on-line using the following Zoom address:
https://uio.zoom.us/j/67651929229
Meeting ID: 676 5192 9229
See you on Monday!
Vladimir
Dear all,
The September 21 lecture (no 6: "Nihonjinron") is going to be IN-PERSON ONLY.
See you tomorrow!
Vladimir
Dear all,
The September 7 lecture (no 4: "Japanese Views of the Outside World") is going to be IN-PERSON ONLY.
Vladimir
Dear all,
These unable, for whichever reason, to join our in-person class on 14.09.2026, may attend on-line using the following Zoom address:
https://uio.zoom.us/j/69130518088
Meeting ID: 691 3051 8088
See you on Monday!
Vladimir
Dear all,
These unable, for whichever reason, to join our in-person class on 31.08.2026, may attend on-line using the following Zoom address:
https://uio.zoom.us/j/68510391581
Meeting ID: 685 1039 1581
See you on Monday!
Vladimir
Dear all,
These unable, for whichever reason, to join our in-person class on 24.08.2026, may attend on-line using the following Zoom address:
https://uio.zoom.us/j/62036237770
Meeting ID: 620 3623 7770
See you on Monday!
Vladimir
Dear all,
These unable, for whichever reason, to join our in-person class on 17.08.2026, may attend on-line using the following Zoom address:
https://uio.zoom.us/j/65656837698
Meeting ID: 656 5683 7698
See you on Monday!
Vladimir
The digital multiple-choice test in Canvas based on the obligatory reading list and classroom teaching contents will be available from 10.00 on October 19 (Monday) to 16.00 on October 20 (Tuesday). For these who fail it, the second (and last) attempt will be available from 10.00 on October 22 (Thursday) to 16.00 on October 23 (Friday). The test will consist of 5 multiple-choice questions. More details on the test will be made available during the semester.
To submit, via Canvas, a short (ca 500 words, not including the literature list) assignment on a given topic is the prerequisite for being allowed to take the exam. The assignment topic will be made available on September 14. The assignment will have to be submitted by October 5, 16.00. A literature list and references with page numbers are a required part of the assignment. More information on assignment submission will be made available during the semester.