University of Pennsylvania
The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good
University of Pennsylvania

The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Femida Handy

Instructor: Femida Handy

Beginner level
No prior experience required
16 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn

  • Why “doing good” results in “feeling good”

  • Ways to demonstrate generosity in your everyday life

  • Strategies for continued giving that doesn't require a lot of time or money but results in high impact

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There are 4 modules in this course

What's included

9 videos18 readings5 quizzes2 discussion prompts

What's included

7 videos14 readings5 quizzes1 discussion prompt

What's included

8 videos10 readings4 quizzes1 discussion prompt

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9 videos11 readings5 quizzes1 peer review1 discussion prompt

Instructor

Femida Handy
University of Pennsylvania
1 Course1,674 learners

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