Discussion

1. What are some of the modifications in Hindu practice which help successive generations of Hindu’s in Canada adapt to local Canadian religious practices?

2. What kinds of religious festivals and public celebrations do Hindu’s in Canada enjoy? Why are these practices given such prominence in this setting?

3. Are there changes in roles of women and youth in the practice of Hinduism in Canada as compared with practice of India? What are the new rules and are there trends towards greater changes?

Answer any of these three

INSTRUCTION

Please use CHICAGO STYLE MANUAL 17 EDITION

Written responses should be between 300 words (minimum) to 500 words (maximum) in length. Students will be expected to engage their classmates during class discussions referring to their own discussion responses, as well as offer their peers helpful suggestions, or additional online resources. Satisfactory responses must include evidence of critical thought AND direct reflection on course material, as well as proper spelling and grammar

.A = 8 to 10 Response and participation demonstrate critical thought or reflection on the discussion question, clear interaction with assigned course material including citations, and strong evidence of proofreading;

B = 7 to 8 Response and participation demonstrate critical thought or reflection on the discussion question, clear interaction with assigned material and includes citations, but contains some spelling and grammar error

C = 6 to 7 Response and participation contain some reflection on the discussion question but makes little use of assigned course materials and citations are incomplete.

D = 5 to 6 Response and participation display very minor engagement with discussion questions and assigned course material without proper attention to spelling and grammar, and citations are incomplete.