FS 014 PZ -Mindfulness

Institution: Pitzer

Description: The aim of this course is to introduce students to the key foundations, concepts, evidence and applications of mindfulness. We will consider questions such as: How can we help ourselves and others - individuals, communities and society- increase qualities such as resilience, self-compassion, happiness and empathy? Students will engage in their learning in a variety of ways throughout the course, including mindfulness practices, student-led discussions, in-class writing, peer-review, research papers, and a capstone project.

Prerequisite(s): None

First-Year seminars are not listed on the course schedule. Incoming students will be assigned to a first-year seminar and registered automatically.