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SOCI 71 - Fys: Pursuit of Happiness

Description
Examines the nature, causes, and consequences of happiness from diverse social science perspectives. Addresses such questions as, What is happiness? Can we measure happiness? If so, how? Does money buy happiness? Does happiness vary among social groups, cultures, and nations? What is the role of happiness in formulating public policies?. Class Notes: PREREQUISITES: *First-year students only.REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:*First-year students who are not enrolled in a fall 2017 FYS will register online when their registration appointment begins.*First-year students who enrolled in a fall 2017 FYS will be able to enroll in a spring 2018 FYS beginning Monday, November 20th (12:01am).ABOUT THE SEMINAR:Happiness remains a fundamental goal in most societies, despite being elusive for many people. In recent years, social scientists have become increasingly interested in the subject of happiness and its causes and consequences. Sociologists, economists, political scientists, geographers and psychologists have joined with philosophers in studying the nature of happiness and subjective well-being and its relationship to social life.This course will examine the interplay between individual and social happiness by considering the nature and meaning of happiness in the contemporary United States as well as in other countries. We will seek to answer questions such as: What is happiness? Can we measure happiness, and if so, how? What is the relationship between biology and happiness? Between psychology and happiness? Does money buy happiness? Does happiness vary among diverse groups (racial, ethnic, religious, gender, age, and social class groups)? How does happiness differ among cultures and nations? What is (and should be) the role of happiness in formulating public policies? We will address these and other questions by: reading books and articles; class discussions and debates; viewing films; interviewing people; and collecting information using the Internet and other sources.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:Dr. Arne Kalleberg is a Kenan Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and has Adjunct Professorships in the Kenan-Flagler Business School, the Department of Public Policy, and the Curriculum in Global Studies. He is also the Editor of Social Forces, an International Journal of Social Research. Enrollment Requirements: RC CLAS UGRD FIRST YR STDTS.
Recent Professors
Recent Semesters
Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2018
Former Title
First-Year Seminar: the Pursuit of Happiness
Class Size
24
Credits
3
Professor Reviews
1y
Senior
BUSA
Professor Kalleberg is wonderful! The lectures are entertaining and are also engaging. No tests or quizzes, just short papers weekly/biweekly in which you must recall the required readings (which were short). No final exam.
1y
Senior
BUSA
Class was interesting and engaging, and super easy. If you're not doing well you're not trying. He mostly stands out for how he is as a person! He really cares about his students and makes an effort to know everyone. He's not the most tech savvy, so we spent a lot of classes with him on the phone with its, but we laughed it off! HIGHLY recommend
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Usually Offered
TuTh (1 hour 15 minutes)
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SS