University of Colorado Boulder - Overcoming Challenges in Self and Society
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Duration | 18 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
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- This course is an personal development and academic voyage that delves into the heart of human endurance and societal fortitude. It embarks on an exploratory mission to dissect the essence of adversity, weaving through personal, societal, and environmental intricacies. Learners will cultivate a nuanced understanding of resilience as a dynamic force and its transformative impact on the self and society.
- Distinguished by its interdisciplinary framework, the course fuses elements of psychology, sociology, spirituality, and ecology. It begins with a deep dive into the historical and philosophical underpinnings of adversity, engaging with diverse narratives and examining the resilience of notable figures and civilizations. The journey progresses to unveil the psychological anatomy of resilience, where learners will dissect concepts like grit and growth mindset, discerning their role in personal development and societal progress.
- As the course advances, it guides learners through the spiritual and humanistic dimensions of resilience, drawing on Renaissance humanism and ancient wisdom. This module offers a kaleidoscopic view of inner strength, inviting a renaissance of personal growth. In the digital realm, students will explore how resilience manifests and adapts in the face of technological evolution and global interconnectedness.
- Concluding with a global perspective, the course navigates the role of resilience in societal transformation, from historical upheavals to modern challenges. Learners will emerge from this course not just as repositories of knowledge, but as empowered individuals equipped to foster resilience in themselves and ignite change within their communities.
Overcoming Challenges in Self and Society at Coursera Curriculum
Understanding Adversity: An Exploration of Challenges
Course Overview
The Middle Ages and Renaissance
Personal Introduction - Prof. Dr. Roger Martinez-Davila
Personal Introduction - Prof. Stefan Huddleston
Personal Introduction - Prof. Ian Torres
Introduction to Adversity: A Multidimensional Perspective
Enjoy a Moment at the Real Jardin Botanico
Personal Adversities: Unpacking Loss, Illness, and Personal Crises
Societal Adversities: The Impact of Socio-Economic Inequalities, Political Turmoil, and Cultural Conflicts
Environmental Adversities: Understanding Disasters and Climate Change Effects
Assignment Overview: Understanding Adversity: An Exploration of Challenges
Growing Identities, Motivation and Resilience at Madrid's Royal Botanical Garden
A Note on Teaching Philosophy and AI
Posttraumatic Growth: Richard G. Tedeschi
Coping Strategies: Charles Benight
In the Wake of the Black Death: Francesco Petrarca
"Forgetting the horrors of the world": Giovanni Boccaccio
Social Adversity: Pogroms in medieval Europe
Creativity in the Face of Adversity: Luis de Leon
Fukishima: Adversity, Nuclear Power, and the Environment
Room for the River: Changing Perspectives on Environment
Self-Assessment of Video Reflection: Understanding Adversity: An Exploration of Challenges
Prepare a Video Reflection on Applying Understanding of Adversity to Personal Resilience
Resilience Theory and Practice: From Hardship to Strength
The Psychology of Resilience: Understanding Grit, Growth Mindset, and Post-Traumatic Growth
Social Dynamics of Resilience: Exploring Support Systems and Community Cohesion
Enjoy a Moment at the Real Jardin Botanico
Tools for Fostering Resilience: From Mindfulness to Self-Compassion
Resilience in Practice: Lessons from the Past
Assignment Overview: Resilience Theory and Practice: From Hardship to Strength
Nurturing Resilience
Growth Mindset: Effort, Learning, and Persistence
Grit: Passion and Sustained Persistence
Building Resilience: Peers, Family, and Community
The Role of Family Across the Globe in Pre-Modern Societies
Self-Compassion: Kindness, Humanity, Mindfulness
Fostering Self-Compassion
Bernardino Lopez de Carvajal's Quest for the Papacy
The Papal Election of 1522
Lessons of Adaptability, Support Networks, and Persistence
Self-Assessment of Video Reflection: Resilience Theory and Practice: From Hardship to Strength
Prepare a Video Reflection on Resilience Theory and Practice: From Hardship to Strength
Spiritual and Humanistic Dimensions of Resilience: A Renaissance Perspective
Spiritual Perspectives on Resilience: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Insights
Enjoy a Moment at the Real Jardin Botanico
The Role of Religiosity in Resilience: Faith and Inner Strength
Renaissance Humanism and Resilience: Emphasizing Human Potential and Dignity
Integrating Spiritual, Religious, and Humanistic Approaches in Building Resilience
Assignment Overview: Spiritual and Humanistic Dimensions of Resilience: A Renaissance Perspective
Spiritual Practices to Support Personal Resilience
Resilience Through Many Religions
Religions of the World
Daily Renaissance: Humanistic Practices for Modern Resilience
Averroes and the Islamic Golden Age
Erasmus and Christian Humanism
Leonardo da Vinci's Pioneering Study of Anatomy
Resilient Spirit: Indigenous Wisdom and Earth's Sacredness
The Historical Emphasis of Islam on Community
Wisdom and Learning in Judaism: A Historical and Textual Journey
Christianity: The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Self-Assessment of Video Reflection: Personal Resilience: A Journey Through Spiritual, Religious, and Humanistic Perspectives
Prepare a Video Reflection on Personal Resilience: A Journey Through Spiritual, Religious, and Humanistic Perspectives
The Renaissance of Resilience: You, Your Community, and Social Transformation
Unearthing Strength: The Journey from Personal Resolve to Communal Impact
The Fabric of Resilient Communities: Lessons from the Renaissance Florence and the Maori
Resilience and Social Transformation: From the Zuni Pueblo to the Arab Spring
The Renaissance of Resilience: Catalyzing Change through Overcoming Adversities
Enjoy a Moment at the Real Jardin Botanico
Assignment Overview: Renaissance of Resilience: You, Your Community, and Social Transformation
Resilience in Verse: The Intellectual Rebellion of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Language and Resilience: Pat Mora's Literary Advocacy
The Arte della Lana: A Foundation of Resilience in Renaissance Florence
Community and Care: The M?ori Ways of Togetherness and Earth Stewardship
Resilience and Syncretism: The Legacy of the Zuni Uprising
Resilience and Revolution: The Arab Spring's Legacy of Change
Crafting a Renaissance of Resilience: Timeless Tips for Renewal
Self-Assessment of Video Reflection: Personal Resilience: You, Your Community, and Social Transformation
Prepare a Video Reflection on Personal Resilience: You, Your Community, and Social Transformation
Personal Renaissance of Resilience Mandala
Assignment Lecture: Personal Renaissance of Resilience Mandala
Self-Assessment of Video Reflection: Personal Renaissance of Resilience Mandala
Mapping Your Personal Renaissance of Resilience Mandala
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