Emotion and the Embodied Mind

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This course introduces the scientific study of emotions, including where they come from and how they shape our perception of the world around us. We will discuss the ways in which action and thought are grounded in ongoing bodily needs and activity, how the mind makes meaning of external and internal sensations, and how emotions both emerge from and shape these processes. This is a writing intensive course. You will be asked to engage critically with primary source articles reporting on original research and theory, including both classic and contemporary work in the science of emotion. You are expected to contribute to class discussions and submit regular written content based on these readings (details below). Primary goals of this course include improving scientific literacy, practicing critical thinking, and building effective communication skills.