Module Code 單元編號 GEM1024 Module Title 單元名稱 CULTIVATING AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE THROUGH PRACTICING THANKFULNESS IN SERVICE LEARNING Module Synopsis 單元概要 This course introduces students the conception of Gratitude which is a feeling of thankfulness for benefits we have received. The course will look at the theoretical integration of gratitude and well-being from different perspectives. It has the specific focus on how gratitude can be cultivated deliberately to increase well-being and happiness along the pathway self, family and community. Students will practice the proven strategies of ‘feeling thankful’ and ‘giving thanks’ in different service learning activities which invite students to (1) focus on the unique ‘gift’ they have received; (2) model gratitude by showing thanks to others; (3) acknowledge gratitude by interviewing resilient people; (4) express gratitude by serving old people with health problems or in unfavorable conditions. At the end of the course, students will reflect on the roots of a happy and meaningful life.