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LO1 demonstrate a good understanding of the history, doctrines and rituals of Taoism, in the wider context of Chinese indigenous religion

LO2 define and describe Taoism as a religious tradition, locating its overlaps with and departures from popular cults and Buddhism

LO3 map the different strains and lineages of Taoism, tracing their background in classical Chinese thought, and their relevance to the identification and description of contemporary Chinese religious practice

LO4 be aware of the different definitions of Taoism in contemporary Western academia