HIST 1000 The Well-Lived Life

This course explores historical and contemporary memoirs from successful men and women in a wide range of fields, from contemporary and other time periods. We study people who reflect diversity in human experiences, backgrounds, and abilities. Our course readings and discussions examine how their autobiographies and advice offer inspiration, motivation, and perspectives on living for leading a successful, engaged, and full life. Some of our topics include use of tools for analyzing memoirs and understanding self-representations; interpreting individual experience in social and historical context; life lessons for learning from success and also from failure, overcoming obstacles, and identifying strategies for pursuing lifelong goals and dreams; as well as appreciating and reflecting on the many definitions of personal, professional, spiritual, and emotional success.

This course ulfills UCC Area 1- Personal Well-Being.

Credits: 3.00