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ONLINE HIGHLIGHTS
SEPT 2009
Physical Fitness or Obesity: Which Is the More Important Determinant of Health Outcomes? Part of the Positive Health Lecture Series http://mediasite.med.upenn.edu/UPENNMediasite/Viewer/?peid=f0f670d6b07c4a108a1dad51bf945477
Foundations of Positive Psychology
Taught by: Tal Ben-Shahar, Ph.D.
September 14 - December 7, 2009 (12 Weeks)
Renowned positive psychology scholar Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar will lead this non-
credit exploration of the history and scientific underpinnings of one of
psychology's most fascinating branches, as well as its potential applications
in your daily life. Rooted in the work of Dr. Martin Seligman, world-renowned
founder of positive psychology and Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology at
the University of Pennsylvania, this new area of psychology focuses on
positive emotions, strengths-based character, and positive communication.
In this interactive online course, students will:
- View weekly broadcast-quality lectures
- Network and share ideas with other course members and the instructor
through online tools such as a blog and discussion forum.
- Have access to live, interactive, online events with Dr. Ben-Shahar.
Penn alumni are eligible for a 10% tuition discount. This non-credit course is
open to all with no prerequisites. For additional information and to save your
spot in this exciting new course, visit
www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/online/non_credit/fpp.
JULY/AUG 2009
Not Even Past: Online History Discussions
This summer, the Department of History is hosting a series of online discussions
focused on recent books published by the department's American historians.
Each week for five weeks, the discussion will focus on a different book. In
addition to providing access to videotaped conversations with the authors,
the program will feature blog posts from each author, a list of discussion
questions, and links to related resources. Registration is free and allows
you to participate in weekly discussion forums, blogs, and "ask the expert" activities
with our featured professors and fellow alumni. For more information, visit
the Open Learning Commons.
-> July 6-12: Rick Beeman
-> July 13-19: Steven Hahn
-> July 20-26: Thomas Sugrue
-> July 27-August 2: Kathleen Brown
-> August 3-9: Thomas Childers
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