FENG SHUI -I
ART 345
Breyer State University
SYLLABUS
COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to FENG SHUI I, a Bachelor Level course in the curriculum for the degree, Bachelor of Arts Degree program. The primary focus of this course is to understand the basics of Feng Shui principles and the varied forms of the different author’s teachings. This is merely an introductory course to Feng Shui and is not addressing the deeper meaning or application to this scientific manner within energy, nor does this course qualify you to be a Feng Shui consultant. The texts used in this course offer comprehensive and clear introductory and traditional concepts to comprehend an effective way to bring harmony into your home and office on a basic level. Expect to find a variety of teachings to improve energy flow using geography, design and beauty to promote positive energy and correct imbalances. The ancient science of Body Feng Shui is addressed to understand the health relation of the five elements. This course will also unravel a wide range of various media that engage in the exploration of aesthetic and practical consideration in unique benefits in everyday life. The program prepares students to appreciate and understand the process of the ancient Chinese art of energy placement and the importance of the human body.
NOTE: Feng Shui is an ancient science that dates back at least 3,500 years ago in the roots of China. Feng Shui views the universe in that all things on earth are categorized within the five elements being wood, water, fire, earth and metal, while taking on the implications of negative or positive energy. Translated, Feng Shui literally means “wind- water.” Feng Shui is a science and not a ‘magical ritual’ to perform a ‘magical-spell’ at a command. The power of intention is great, and so are the compass directions within the power of Feng Shui.
TIME FRAME: This is 4 semester hour course. This course is allotted 15 weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the 15 week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day which you notify me that your textbook has arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. Extensions of time are permitted if needed with my and/or departmental approval. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded 4 semester hours of credit.
TEXTBOOKS: There are four (4) required textbooks, and one (1) CD for this course.
Book 1: Feng Shui for Dummies, David Daniel Kennedy, Wiley Publishing, Inc. ISNB # 978- 0- 7645- 5295 -3.
Book 2: Feng Shui Tops for a Better Life, Storey Publishing, ISBN # 978- 1- 58017- 038- 3.
Book 3: Body Feng Shui, Destiny Books, ISBN #9- 780892- 817696.
CD: The Beginners Guide to Feng Shui, Ken Cohen, Sounds True, ISBN # 9- 781591- 790495.
Book 4: The Feng Shui Matrix, Kartar Diamond, Four Pillars Publishing, ISBN # 0-9671937- 9- 6.
All above can be bought on Amazon, and check to see if they fall under the free shipping over a $25.00 order that Amazon offers at various times.
For links to the university bookstore and other services, please go to the "Links" section at the top of your classroom.
EXAMINATIONS: There is one final examination, for the four books in this course. One Learning Portfolio will cover the material in each of the books and the CD, "Feng Shui for Dummies, Feng Shui Tops for a Better Life, Body Feng Shui, Beginners Guide to Feng Shui, The Feng Shui Matrix.” The Learning Portfolio is done week by week as directed in assignments. The exam may be taken when the LP is complete. The final exam is given after the Learning Portfolios are finished and graded.
The exam is programmed and is located in the classroom for this course. The examination is "open book" objective type. You will have two (2) days to complete your exam, once you access it from the classroom.
GRADING: You will receive a letter grade on the mid term exams, and a Pass/Fail on the Learning Portfolio. The Learning Portfolio may take at the least a week to do, so please make sure you allow yourself this kind of time after reading the two books and taking the exams.
The grading scale for this course is as follows:
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
Below 70% = Fail
COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available as a teacher, coach, and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals for this course. Primarily, communication is through email. However, I am also available for conversation by telephone if you would like. Our classroom for this course has a "chat" room. I am also very willing to meet with you one-on-one in the chat room at your request. From time to time, depending on how many students are enrolled in this course at a particular time, we will have some scheduled group chats. You will receive more detailed information at the time such chat sessions are scheduled. Please keep my email address handy so that you can contact me whenever necessary. If at any time during this course you change your email address, please be sure to notify me right away.
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS: All of the assignments for this course are detailed in the classroom. Go back to the classroom page and click on "assignments."
COURSE CONTENT:
1). Benefits of Feng Shui and the power of intention
2). Indoor & Outdoor Feng Shui
3). Five Element Theory & application
4). Home & Business Cures & remedies
5). Reading & Placement in the Ba-Gua
6). Effective Enhancements
7). Chinese Science of Body Reading
8). Five Elements & Health
9). Laws of Harmony
10). Diagrams & formulas
11). Using your body to channel earth energy, as we are made of the five elements
12). Choosing land & home space
13). Invisible energy called- Chi- and your house
14). Prosperity and the draining effect of your money
15). Hidden agendas of energy
16). Health, love and money in balance & living space
INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
