This is a reading group in which we explore research on career design, psychological well-being, the role of humanities in contemporary society, and the concept of a meaningful life. Each week focuses on a different text, which will be uploaded and linked here. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Meetings:
Swann Building, Room 123
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm
Schedule:
January 09:
- “Introduction,” Sensemaking, Christian Madjsberg
- Key Findings, The Future of Jobs Report, World Economic Forum
January 28:
February 4:
- Designing Your Life_Chapters 3 and 4, Dave Evans and Bill Burnett
- Optionally, here is the Introduction: “Think Like a Designer”
- Strengths Quest (see email for codes): https://www.strengthsquest.com/registration/default.aspx
- Wayfinding: the Sampler. Kafka, Keller, Rousseau, Bronte, Flaubert
February 11:
- “Using the New Position Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment” Authentic Happiness, Martin Seligman
- Introduction, Flourish, Martin Seligman
February 18:
- Selections from The Culture Map, Erin Meyer
February 25:
- Chapter III, The Geography of Thought, Richard Nisbett
March 4:
- Strength of Weak Ties, Mark S. Granovetter
March 11:
- Chapter 4, The Geography of Thought, Richard Nisbett
March 18: Spring Break
March 25:
- “Introduction,” The Limits of Critique, Rita Felski (available on Google Books)
- “Why Has Critique Run Out of Steam?” Critical Inquiry, Bruno Latour
April 1: [Primary Sources?]
- Hyacinth and Rosenbluethe, Novalis
- The Student of Sais, Schiller
April 8: [Primary Sources?]
April 15: [Primary Sources?]