LS 54
Mindfulness and Meditation: Traditional and Scientific Perspectives
In this course, we will bring together scholarly inquiry with applied practice. Throughout the semester we will read from contemporary scientific literature on meditation and mindfulness practices – looking at the research from multiple angles: psychological, neurobiological, physiological, and social. In tandem, throughout the semester, we will learn and practice techniques of meditation and concentration. For those with no experience, this class is intended to be an introduction to meditation, and those with existing experience, it is presented as a context in which to deepen one’s practice in community and to explore new methods.
Topics
- Develop familiarity with the subjects of mindfulness and meditation, understanding how these subjects are employed in the contemporary media, in clinical settings, and in scientific research, as well as their historical origins. Learn how to practice several basic mindfulness and meditation techniques involving relaxation and attentional focus. Learn and practice how to apply these basic techniques in a variety of situations such as resting, listening, walking, eating, and sleeping - in short, everyday life.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027