HUMN 102 Happiness: A Humanities Approach
This course will examine the concept of the psychology of happiness and its focus on resiliency efforts to enhance optimism, decrease stressors, and increase subjective well-being. The course will approach the study of this area from a philosophical and humanities-based perspective. Along with lectures, assigned readings and activities, and guest speakers, the course will be structured to incorporate participatory, experiential, and interactive learning methods intended to create an environment conducive to learning new concepts, skills, and applications in the growing field of “happiness.” Study in this area is often labeled ‘positive psychology.’ Although this course will introduce positive psychology through background reading, it will delve more deeply into the history of ways in which happiness is attained, as well as explore various methods by which individuals have attained and enhanced happiness and subjective well-being as a matter of course in their lives.
Prerequisite
Eligible to enroll in
ENGL 121
Hours Weekly
3 hours weekly