Extra Credits1. Review
1 of the books written by Thich
Nhat Hanh such as the following which are available at our De Anza
library.
Fragrant Palm Leaves
Being Peace
Living Buddha, Living Christ
Love in Action
Peace in Every Step
Present Moment, Wonderful Moment
Miracle of Mindfulness
Read the book and briefly summarize it. Also, write about
how the book affects you personally and what insights have you gain from it
that will help you live a more relax and happier life.
Paper: 3 pages minimum
(single or 11/2 space) typed for 25 points extra credits
If you choose to review 1
of these books in place of the final paper or 1 of the test, the paper should
be 5 pages minimum (single or 11/2 space)
typed for 100 points.
2. Review 1 of these
2 DVDs which are available on Reserve at De Anza library.
- “What the #$*! Do We (K)now!? (2004)” or
- What the Bleep!?: Down the Rabbit Hole (2006)
Watch the film & briefly summarize it. What
do you think about the film? How does this film affects you and the way you see
your reality?
Paper: 3 pages minimum
(single or 11/2 space) typed for 25 points extra credits
If you choose to review 1
of these 2 films in place of the final paper or 1 of the test, the paper should
be 5 pages minimum (single or 11/2 space) typed
for 100 points.
3. Propose
to me any other books, films, or projects you would like to review or do
in place of either the final paper or 1 of the tests. After I have
approved it, you may start. It would be 100 points possible similar to number 1 & 2 above.
Example:
Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Love by Dr. Leo Buscaglia
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
Other extra credits:
- A
review verbally share in class of any current events found in newspapers,
on line, or magazines related to stress management will be given 5 points
extra credits (2 maximum per student for the quarter)
- Read
& review the book “The Precious Present” on Reserved in the De Anza
Library. Write a 1-2 pages paper about the book & your thoughts on it
for 10 points extra credits.
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