COLL 113: THE ART OF LIVING
Fall 2026 · Section 001 · CRN 16364
In an age and era wherein media is often associated with “brainrot” and mindless consumption, and a society that promotes an endless rat race, this course aims to prompt thoughtful reflection on the following questions: what is happiness? What does it mean to be happy? What does it mean to live? The intent of this course is for students to gain a mindful perspective on life: to actively live life, instead of just letting it pass by; that whatever one chooses to do, they do it intentionally. Through this course, students will explore different theories of happiness (from Aristotle to Buddhism) and various media that promote living in the present (from short films to songs, short stories, movies, etc). From the covered content, students will identify themes and approaches to living life that resonated with them most, and expand on these ideas to craft a plan to actively incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives throughout the semester. Learning and assessment will center on participation in class discussions, brief reflections on covered material, the creation of a mindfulness plan, keeping a daily mindful journal, and a final reflection on their experience of trying to live a more mindful and intentional life.
- Credits
- 1
- Instructors
- Victoria Appel