Brief Introduction
How do we go about understanding and describing the lives of persons?Course Summary
This course explores the use of case studies to examine the lives of individuals and the impact of their decisions on society. Students will gain insight into the complexity of human behavior and the role of ethics in decision making.Key Learning Points
- Learn to analyze case studies to gain insight into human behavior
- Examine the impact of individual decisions on society
- Understand the role of ethics in decision making
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop critical thinking and analytical skills
- Gain insight into the complexity of human behavior
- Understand the impact of individual decisions on society
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- A computer with internet access
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Asynchronous
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Ethics in Decision Making
- Case Studies in Business Ethics
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Malcolm Gladwell
- Dan Ariely
Related Books
Description
Course description
How do we go about understanding and describing the lives of persons? How can we empathetically depict a life that respects how people actually behave, how people come to be the way they are, and how people change? While acting more or less cognizantly and intentionally, engaged in varied roles in multiple and complex communities, people encounter and construct their worlds. Working from a theory-neutral descriptive perspective designed for comparative theoretical approaches, we employ conceptual tools that facilitate an examination of the nuanced commonalities, differences, and significant through-lines in selected adults, and then apply these concepts in constructing a psychological biography or autobiography.
Summary of User Reviews
The Case Studies of the Lives of Persons course offered by Harvard Online Learning has received positive reviews from users. The course is highly recommended for those interested in gaining insights into the lives of people who have made a significant impact in the world. One key aspect that many users found impressive was the quality of the course content and the engaging format in which it was presented.Pros from User Reviews
- High-quality course content
- Engaging format
- Insightful case studies
- Expert instructors
- Flexible schedule
Cons from User Reviews
- Expensive tuition fees
- Limited interaction with instructors
- Some users found the course material to be too challenging
- Not suitable for beginners
- Requires a significant time commitment
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