Positive Psychology
PSYC 258
Spring 2013
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01
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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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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| 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): Weissman,Ruth Striegel Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: PAC001; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 35 | | SR major: 15 | JR major: 10 | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
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