Inspiration

Authors

  • Cathleen Becnel Richard Assistant Professor Nicholls State University

Keywords:

Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies

Abstract

This is a humanities course that focuses on bettering the human experience through the power of inspiration. When individuals become inspired, they are empowered with the desire to act. Through the examination of inspirational people, books, short stories, art, poetry, movies, music, quotations, children’s books, global and multicultural awareness, service to others, and meaningful purpose, the course helps participants to gain the understanding that inspiration can be found all around us on a daily basis and that seeking these resources results in bettering the quality of life. As Oliver Wendell Holmes stated, “A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience.”

Author Biography

Cathleen Becnel Richard, Assistant Professor Nicholls State University

Dr. Cathleen Becnel Richard has been an Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Nicholls State University for the past 18 years.

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Published

2014-11-02

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Syllabi

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