JST 220L - Chanoyu: The Way of Tea Lab

Semester Hours: 0
JST220L

Shaped by Zen philosophy, the Way of Tea (aka Japanese Tea Ceremony) is recognized globally as a uniquely Japanese art/activity. Through the lens of this 450+ year old tradition (which spans architecture, calligraphy, incense, crafts, food, poetry, philosophy and more) this class is an experiential exercise for understanding Japanese culture. Students will study historical texts, participate in Tea and Zen activities, and learn some relevant Japanese language. When possible, off-campus trips/events (such as a visit to a tea house or a Zen temple) will be incorporated into the class. By the end of the term, students will be able to perform a complete tea procedure. Some parts of this course may occur outside the regular class time and may include weekends or evenings.

This lab pairs with JST 220 - Chanoyu: The Way of Tea .

Pre-requisites: Sophomore standing or permission of the instructor.

Offered: Lakeland University - Japan

Date Approved: 9/1/2022