Positive Psychology
PSYC 258
Spring 2012
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This course seeks to identify and define, investigate, and promote the development of human strengths, growth, and potential. This breadth course will examine the history, theories, methodology, and research findings in the subfield of positive psychology, and it will challenge students to apply what they have learned in class toward personal and social change. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Writing
Writing: regular essay assignments will be required. Speaking: students will give two oral presentations.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Haidt J, THE HAPPINESS HYPOTHESIS: FINDING MODERN TRUTH IN ANCIENT WISDOM. Cambridge: Basic Books (2006).
Scott S. FIERCE CONVERSATIONS. New York: Berkeley Books (2004)
Wiesel, E. NIGHT (1958/2006)
Additional readings of original research papers.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly short reflection papers. Self-change project and final report. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is a column 2 Breadth Requirement course. |
| Instructor(s): Striegel,Ruth H. Times: ...W.F. 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: JUDD116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 15 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 15 | 1st Ranked: 4 | 2nd Ranked: 1 | 3rd Ranked: 3 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 6 |
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