5812154: FU_The Science of Well-Being (online course)

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Semester:WS 24/25
Type:Seminar
Language:English
ECTS-Credits:3.0
Semester Hours per Week / Contact Hours:30.0 L / 22.5 h
Self-directed study time:67.5 h

Module coordination/Lecturers

Curricula

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Description

This course is provided through Coursera and is offered by the University of Yale.

In this course you will engage in a series of challenges designed to increase your own happiness and build more productive habits. As preparation for these tasks, Professor Laurie Santos (Dr. Laurie Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University) reveal misconceptions about happiness, annoying features of the mind that lead us to think the way we do, and the research that can help us change. You will ultimately be prepared to successfully incorporate a specific wellness activity into your life.

Instructor: Dr. Laurie Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University, teacher of the most popular class in Yale's history and host of The Happiness Lab podcast.

This course consists of one course.
The Science of Well-Being

The course starts on 16th September 2024.
The course must be completed by 20th December 2024.

All parts of this course are free of charge.

Lecture Goals

  • Gratitude
  • Happiness
  • Meditation
  • Savoring

Qualifications

Lectures Method

Online course

Admission Requirements

English B1/B2
No previous experience necessary

Please note:The online course is provided via the platform of the provider Coursera, Inc. Here you can find more information about the processing of your data required for this: www.coursera.org/about/privacy . If you do not agree to the data processing, it will not be possible to study the course. In this case, please select one of the numerous on-campus courses.

Exam Modalities

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Attenance min. 80% mandatory

Assessment

Grading