Positive Psychology
PSYC 112
Fall 2012 not offered
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This course seeks to identify and define, investigate, and promote the development of human strengths, growth, and potential. This seminar 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 or social change. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (PSYC) |
Major Readings:
Haidt, J. (2006). THE HAPPINESS HYPOTHESIS: FINDING MODERN TRUTH IN ANCIENT WISDOM. Cambridge: Basic Books, ISBN: 9780465028023
Scott, S. (2004). FIERCE CONVERSATIONS. New York: Berkeley Books. ISBN: 9780425193372
Elie Wiesel, NIGHT. Hill & Wang (2006) ISBN: 0374500010
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly short reflection papers. Self-change project and final report. Term paper. |
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