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

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University of Pennsylvania

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

Femida Handy

Instructor: Femida Handy

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
16 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

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9 videos18 readings5 assignments2 discussion prompts

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7 videos14 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

What's included

8 videos10 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

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9 videos11 readings5 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

Instructor

Femida Handy
University of Pennsylvania
1 Course2,051 learners

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