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La conquista de la felicidad (en vivo)

En este curso presencial de 4 semanas, los estudiantes leerán "La conquista de la felicidad" del filósofo Bertrand Russell en su totalidad. Seguirán preguntas de lectura guiada y las discutiremos utilizando el método socrático durante las reuniones de clase.
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Qué está incluido

4 reuniones en vivo
3 horas 20 minutos horas presenciales
Tareas
2-4 horas por semana. Reading assignments will be required prior to each class meeting. Weekly optional writing assignments of around 250 words will also be offered. I will provide grading and feedback on these assignments if it is desired. In order to receive a grade for the course, students must complete at least two of these assignments. They can complete another assignment to replace a grade if they wish, for up to four completed assignments. A student who only completes one assignment may receive a certificate of completion for the course if they choose. Written assignments are entirely optional. The only requirement for the course is reading and participating in class discussions.
Letra de calificación
Letter grades will be offered as an option for students who complete at least two written assignments.
Certificado de finalización
A certificate of completion will be offered as an option for students who complete at least one written assignment.

Experiencia de clase

Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 9 - 12
Course Description:

In this four-week class, students will read and discuss analytic philosopher Bertrand Russell’s The Conquest of Happiness in its entirety. Class meetings will utilize a Socratic format where the instructor facilitates a discussion using guided questions. This enables students to interact with each other, the instructor, and the content more actively than in a traditional lecture-style course.

Please note that this course will explore a variety of potentially difficult topics, ideas, and events from divergent perspectives. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to review the overview section below in order to determine if they want their child to analyze and discuss this content. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

*****All learners will be required to have their cameras on for the duration of the live class meetings. This promotes an engaged learning environment for all students.*****

Assignments and Grading Policies:

Each class meeting will have an assigned reading from The Conquest of Happiness. Students are free to read ahead if they so choose, but the class discussion and optional written assignments will focus on the assigned reading. 

It is important that students do the assigned readings in order to get the most out of the course. Given the difficulty of these texts, I only expect that students have made a good faith effort to understand the content before each class meeting, not that they have successfully done so. 

Additionally, students will have the opportunity to submit written work for feedback and grading if they so choose. In order to obtain a grade, students will have to complete two of the optional written assignments. If a student completes only one of the assignments, they are eligible to receive a certificate of completion for the course.

Students may write more than two written assignments if they so choose. They may also write an additional assignment if they wish to replace a previous grade. I will grade up to four assignments for each student. The use or aid of any AI tools or large language models is prohibited for written assignments in this course.

Students who do not wish to receive a grade are welcome to do as much or as little written work as they like. The only requirement for enrollment is participation in weekly Socratic discussions about the assigned readings.

*****Readings and written assignments are placed on the date that they are due on the syllabus, not the date that they are assigned.*****
Metas de aprendizaje
Students will hone their critical thinking and reading comprehension skills, practice actively participating in group discussions, and gain a better cultural and analytical understanding of their world.
Students will come away having read a seminal philosophical text that gives them a better understanding of themselves and others.
objetivo de aprendizaje

Programa de estudios

Plan de estudios
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4 Lecciones
más de 4 semanas
Lección 1:
Byronic Unhappiness
 Students will read chapters 1-4 of Bertrand Russell's "The Conquest of Happiness." We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions.

There will also be an optional written assignment. 
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 2:
Causes of Unhappiness
 Students will read chapters 5-9 of Bertrand Russell's "The Conquest of Happiness." We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions.

There will also be an optional written assignment. 
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
Causes of Happiness
 Students will read chapters 10-13 of Bertrand Russell's "The Conquest of Happiness." We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions.

There will also be an optional written assignment. 
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
The Happy Man
 Students will read chapters 14-17 of Bertrand Russell's "The Conquest of Happiness." We will go over the reading in class and the instructor will contextualize it. Then we will have a Socratic discussion based on guided reading questions.

There will also be an optional written assignment. 
50 minutos de lección en vivo en línea

Otros detalles

Orientación para padres
Please note that this course will explore a variety of potentially difficult topics, ideas, and events from divergent perspectives. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to review the syllabus in order to determine if they wish their child to analyze and discuss this content. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.
Lista de útiles escolares
It is ideal that students have similar editions with the same pagination as each other and the instructor. Let me know if you have trouble finding it. Below is the edition we will be using for this course:

Russell, Bertrand. The Conquest of Happiness. New York: Norton, 2013.
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Se unió el June, 2024
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Perfil
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Maestría en Filosofía desde Northern Illinois University
Licenciatura en Filosofía desde Illinois Wesleyan University
I have a BA in Philosophy with minors in Political Science and Greek and Roman Studies, as well as an MA in Philosophy with a concentration in Ethics and Political Philosophy. I’m the head coach of a competitive high school debate team and teach the liberal arts at a classical school. I’m also a professional creative writer and journalist.

I love helping students of all ages understand and interpret difficult subjects and learn how to crystallize their thoughts in writing and oral communication. I believe studying philosophy is a wonderful way to facilitate this kind of growth and learning.

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