The historical and cross-cultural exploration of Buddhism through the examination of basic texts, institutions, and practices of diverse Buddhist traditions.

Prerequisites: none

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area E World Cult Writing
STEAVU-BALINT
Dominic Steavu-Balint
4.7
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Summer 2024 . Steavu-Balint
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14:00 PM - 15:50 PM
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11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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EASC147T . Steavu-Balint 1 Year, 1 Month Ago

Very lecture heavy, be sure to go to them and take notes since he doesn't post his slides online. Overall though he's a pretty nice guy and is very chill (strict no phones and technology policy in class and he will *jokingly* call you out if you're late to class). Nice eye candy too lol. We had a short midterm essay and an in-class final.

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CHIN48 . Steavu-Balint 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

Steavu is an interesting guy, you'll either love him or tolerate him. He rambles at times, but the important stuff is on the slides. He does not allow any kind of electronics in class, no phones/laptops/tablets, you have to take handwritten notes. I really enjoyed the class, it was a nice easy break from my major courses on a topic I love.

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CHIN48 . Steavu-Balint 3 Years Ago

Super chill and cool guy. You can tell he is really interested in the things he teaches and the things he teaches are really interesting! This was the first time this course was ever offered and Dominic was really chill and relaxed with it. Definitely recommend this professor.

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RGST4 . Steavu-Balint 3 Years Ago

I enjoyed intro to Buddhism. Very organized class and interesting material!

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EACS47 . Steavu-Balint 4 Years Ago

Absolute lad. Coolest professor at sb, and he is actually great at teaching. Lectures were engaging and interesting, so it wasnt hard to keep my head in the class. Readings are optional, and the midterm and final were only on lectures. As long as you review your notes or make a study guide the class is a breeze. Again, steavu is an absolute lad.

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RGST4 . Steavu-Balint 4 Years Ago

Took this class over summer, if you show up and take notes on what he says, youll do just fine! The class showed me how interesting Buddhism is and how many misconceptions we have about it, seriously recommend it as a GE! Prof Steavu was really knowledgeable and excited about the topic, definitely the coolest prof Ive had at UCSB.

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