CoursesGrit Lab: Fostering Passion and Perseverance
PSYC 0405/OIDD 0050

Grit Lab: Fostering Passion and Perseverance

The aims of Grit Lab are three-fold: (1) to equip you with generalizable knowledge about the science of passion and perseverance; (2) to help you apply these insights to your own life; and (3) to inspire you to share these insights with others. Special permission required for registration (registration closed).

Instructor(s)
  • Angela Duckworth
Semester

Fall 2023

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Tuesday: 3:30 PM – 6:20 PM

At the heart of this course are cutting-edge scientific discoveries about how to foster passion and perseverance for long-term goals. As in any undergraduate course, you will have an opportunity to learn from current research. But unlike most courses, Grit Lab encourages you to apply these ideas to your own life and reflect on your experience.

Course Syllabus

Professor Angela Duckworth is thrilled to be offering Grit Lab during the fall 2023 semester to current Penn undergraduates of all schools.

Example Syllabus

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