AMS 295-02 - Special Topic: American Journeys III: Journey Within

4 credits (Spring)

In a world that too often defines us from the outside through social comparison and social media, a key tenet of this course will be capacity-building around the areas of self-acceptance and self-appreciation. The intersection of philosophy, psychology, wellness, spirituality, and commitment to others will provide the student with the means to study their own life journey and how they view and impact the world. We will explore, from both Eastern and Western perspectives, the concept of SELF. Thoreau and Emerson and others, through their writings, will become 21st century mentors to our students, along with the works of Carl Jung, Victor Frankl, Albert Ellis, Joseph Campbell, Gloria Steinem, Audrey Lorde, belle Hooks, Kimberle Crenshaw, and others.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing.
Instructor: Scott, W. Freeman