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大学开设爱与幸福课程
Classes put students on path to spark positive changes within themselves
课程让学生走上激发自身积极变化的道路
In recent years, Tianjin University has introduced "love and happiness" as a discipline on campus, offering courses on the subjects and incorporating them into the general elective curriculum. The courses have become some of the most sought-after classes on campus, gaining popularity among students who long to find love and experience happiness amid their academic pursuits.
近年来，天津大学将“爱与幸福”作为一门学科引入校园，开设该学科课程，并将其纳入通选课程。这些课程已成为校园里最受欢迎的课程之一，受到渴望在学术追求中寻找爱并且体验幸福的学生的欢迎。
A doctoral student who boasts outstanding research achievements expressed his feelings to China Youth Daily, stating that love is much more challenging than research. An undergraduate student said that he used to think pursuing happiness was like chasing an elusive shooting star. However, he now realizes that happiness comes from within. This realization has given him the courage to face difficulties and setbacks on his life journey.
一位研究成果突出的博士生向《中国青年报》表达了自己的感受，他表示，爱情比研究更具挑战性。一名本科生说，他曾经认为追求幸福就像追逐难以捉摸的流星。然而，他现在意识到幸福是发自内心的，这种认识让他有勇气面对人生旅途中的困难和挫折。
Wang Xiaoling, who teaches the love course at Tianjin University's mental health education center, says that it is not a "course on finding a partner", nor does it teach dating skills. The love course teaches students how to better communicate and interact with others, how to establish healthy views on love, marriage and family, and how to enhance their capacity for love, including self-love, love for their families and love for their country. She said she hoped students can develop the ability to love and gain more happiness through what they learn in the classroom.
主讲“恋爱课”的天津大学心理健康教育中心专职教师王小玲表示，这不是“脱单课”，也不会教太多所谓的“恋爱技巧”。爱情课程教会学生如何更好地与他人沟通和互动，如何树立健康的爱情观、婚姻观、家庭观，如何增强爱的能力，包括自爱、爱家人、爱国家 她表示，希望学生通过课堂所学，培养爱的能力并获得更多的幸福。
Practice is a vital part of the love and happiness courses. During a class on "positive emotions" that is part of the happiness course taught by Zhao Jianbo, deputy director of the School of Earth System Science at Tianjin University, students shared milk tea and desserts, sang with the teacher and exchanged messages in their online group chat whenever they had ideas.
实践是爱情与幸福课程的重要组成部分。在天津大学地球系统科学学院党委副书记赵剑博主讲的幸福课程“积极情绪”课上，同学们分享奶茶、甜品，与老师唱歌，每有想法时就在群组聊天。
In a joyful and relaxed atmosphere, Zhao discussed psychological experiments and taught scientific methods for emotional regulation. "Happiness doesn't have a formula, but it can be experienced," Zhao said. "Although the classroom interactions may seem fun, each part actually combines theoretical research results and focuses on providing students with practical methods that are simple and effective."
在轻松愉快的氛围中，赵剑博讨论了心理实验，教授了科学的情绪调节方法。 “幸福没有公式，但可以被体验，”赵剑博表示，“虽然课堂互动看起来很有趣，但每个部分实际上都结合了理论研究成果，注重为学生提供简单有效的实用方法。”
The love course also employs various experiential teaching methods, including simulated confessions to encourage students to be more courageous, as well as simulated arguments to help them learn to consider others' perspectives and express themselves reasonably. Additionally, volunteer activities and social events have been organized to enhance students' interpersonal skills.
恋爱课还采用了多种体验式教学方式，包括模拟表白鼓励学生更加勇敢，以及模拟争论帮助他们学会考虑他人的观点、理性地表达自己。此外，课程还组织志愿者活动和社交活动以提高学生的人际交往能力。
