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Desiderata by Max Ehrmann
A course designed to encourage students to critically think, research and write about various topics within the " Science of Happiness" as they relate to the self. This class will enable students to develop rhetoric in a variety of topics and perspectives within the theme of Happiness. “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters." Epictetus
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- Introduction to Happiness " The Feel Good Factor" by Libby Willis
- WORKSHOP # 1 - "THE STOICS" : MEANING AND PURPOSE - GROUP TASKS
- PUB#1- How Happy CAN YOU BE? "Happiness & Genetics " How Much Of Your Happiness Depends On YOU?" DUE: Tuesday, 3/12
- "The Triple 3" Freshmen Talk About "All Things Happy" PERMA
- PUB# 2 - Education, Happiness & The Social Self - DUE: Friday, APRIL 12th by Midnight
- Education & Happiness : Workshop 2 " To Be Educated Is to BE......" Writing Workshops : 4/9-4/16
- THE FINAL RESEARCH PAPER DUE : TUESDAY, May 7th by Midnight via BRIGHTSPACE
- PUB #3- Friendship, LOVE and Happiness DUE: TUESDAY, 4/30 by Midnight ON BRIGHTSPACE
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Due on Tuesday 12/14
In your Reflective Journal - To be collected on 12/14
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1. Think about all of the contributing factors that comprise the whole self. Think about all of the variables that contribute to our identity: What did you learn about your inner self this semester? 2 paragraphs
What did you learn about your social self this semester? 2 paragraphs
Was there a transformation? Reformulation? If so, how?
2. Gratitude - by definition means to give thanks, to be grateful or to show appreciation. What are you
thankful for? Give at least 2 examples and explain.
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1. Think about all of the contributing factors that comprise the whole self. Think about all of the variables that contribute to our identity: What did you learn about your inner self this semester? 2 paragraphs
What did you learn about your social self this semester? 2 paragraphs
Was there a transformation? Reformulation? If so, how?
2. Gratitude - by definition means to give thanks, to be grateful or to show appreciation. What are you
thankful for? Give at least 2 examples and explain.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Due on Thursday 12/9- In your Reflective Journal
Choose ONE QUOTE
Interpret the quote in your own words
Relate it to something we discussed in class over the semester/ Identity
Relate it to something in your own life.
What is the philosopher trying to communicate?
Total - 4 paragraphs
If you had the opportunity to be a teacher for one day and you wanted your class to learn something truly important about identity and who we are, what would you say (in one paragraph).
Choose a quote from anyone (can be your own) that best relates to your teachings (dogma). You may use brainy quote
Interpret the quote in your own words
Relate it to something we discussed in class over the semester/ Identity
Relate it to something in your own life.
What is the philosopher trying to communicate?
Total - 4 paragraphs
"Is freedom anything else than the right to live as we wish? Nothing else."
Epictetus - Greek Philosopher 55-135 AD
"The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going."
Epictetus
"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best." -Epictetus
Epictetus - Greek Philosopher 55-135 AD
"The world turns aside to let any man pass who knows where he is going."
Epictetus
"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."
Epictetus
Epictetus
"The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best." -Epictetus
If you had the opportunity to be a teacher for one day and you wanted your class to learn something truly important about identity and who we are, what would you say (in one paragraph).
Choose a quote from anyone (can be your own) that best relates to your teachings (dogma). You may use brainy quote
Presentations!
Student presentations will take place on 12/7 and 12/9
Reflective Journals are due on 12/14
Papers and Journals will be returned along with grades on 12/16
Reflective Journals are due on 12/14
Papers and Journals will be returned along with grades on 12/16
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