Psychology 305 - Seminar: Human Flourishing

Flourishing has been described as living a good, fulfilling life with a sense of purpose. Sometimes called thriving, it is a state of emotional, psychological and social well-being. This seminar examines pathways to flourishing via close reading of empirical articles, class discussion and guided practices in and out of class. At the end of the semester, students give research-informed presentations about theories of flourishing, gaps in the literature and conditions that boost its prospects to a select group of staff members at the Smith College Museum of Art interested in the connections between museum practices and flourishing outcomes. Prerequisites: PSY 100 and PSY 202, or equivalent. Enrollment limited to 12. Juniors and seniors only. Instructor permission required. (E)

[CE] JR/SR only