• Learn psychological research on happiness and well-being
• Develop skills for goals setting and achievement
• Develop skills for mindfulness, gratitude, stress management, empathy and spirituality
• Apply habits to helping self and others for increased well-being• Learn psychological research on happiness and well-being
• Develop skills for goals setting and achievement
• Develop skills for mindfulness, gratitude, stress management, empathy and spirituality
• Apply habits to helping self and others for increased well-being
Required: Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment by Tal Ben-Shahar
Recommended: The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn't, What Shouldn't Make You Happy, but Does by Sonja Lyubomirsky
Required: Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment by Tal Ben-Shahar
Recommended: The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn't, What Shouldn't Make You Happy, but Does by Sonja Lyubomirsky
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| MidtermMidterm midterm |
10 | Based on reading and lectures. Multiple choice. |
| Final Final final |
20 | Based on reading and lectures. Multiple choice. |
| Weekly quizzesWeekly quizzes weekly quizzes |
15 | Short quiz at the beginning of class |
| HW: WISEHW: WISE HW: wise |
20 | Periodic assignments |
| Improving Happiness ProjectImproving Happiness Project improving happiness project |
20 | Presentation on an improving Happiness Project |
