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Syllabus

PEN Code: GEN 002 Credit: 3 Units

PEN Subject Title: Understanding the Self Prerequisite: None

A. Subject Description:

The course deals with the nature of identity, as well as the factors and forces that affect the development
and maintenance of personal identity. It aims to grapple, firstly, with the perennial question of “Who am I?”
which will lead to a perplexing question of “Who are you?” and finally to the question, “Who are we?”
Additionally, it will tackle related issues that are most critical for the young.

This course is intended to facilitate the exploration of the issues and concerns regarding the self and
identity to arrive at a better understanding of oneself. It strives to meet this goal by stressing the integration
of the personal with the academic – contextualizing matters discussed in the classroom and in the
everyday experiences of students – making for better learning, generating a new appreciation for the
learning process, and developing a more critical and reflective attitude while enabling them to manage and
improve their selves to attain a better quality of life.

B. Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, the students should be able to

“Who am I?”
1. Discuss the different representations and conceptualizations of the self from various disciplinal
perspectives
2. Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different disciplines and perspectives
3. Examine the different influences, factors, and forces that shape the self
4. Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of one’s self and identity by
developing a theory of the self

“Who are you? Who are we?”

5. Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the various aspects of self and identity

Managing and Caring for the Self

6. Develop a personal plan for a better self

C. Subject Outline and Time Allotment:

Main Topic # Topics/Activities Schedule
Lesson 0 Orientation Day 1
1 From the Perspective of Philosophy Day 1
2 From the Perspective of Sociology Day 1
3 From the Perspective of Anthropology Day 2
4 From the Perspective of Psychology by William James Day 2
5 From the Perspective of Psychology ….. self as pro-active and agentic Day 2
6 The Western thought of Self Day 3
7 The Eastern/Oriental thought of Self Day 3
8 Biological factors, Psychological factors, and Socio-economic factors Day 3
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 9 The Physical Self Day 3
FIRST PERIODIC EXAMINATION DAY 4
10 Material and Economic Self / Day 5
11 Spiritual Self Day 5
12 The Sexual Self (Development of secondary sex characteristics) Day 5
13 The Sexual Self (Basic biology of sexual behavior ) Day 5
14 The Sexual Self (Psychological Aspect) Day 6
Healthy interaction with others
(1) The SELF and family
15 Day 6
(2) The SELF and friends
(3) The SELF and “strangers”
16 The Political Self (The SELF as a member of the community) Day 6
17 The Political Self (The SELF during the Martial Law) Day 6
18 The Digital Self (Self and netizen; Identity theft and cybercrimes) Day 7
19 Personal freedom and Responsibility Day 7
20 Self-knowledge and Self-mastery Day 7
21 Person with Mission and Setting Goals for Success Day 7
SECOND PERIODIC EXAM DAY 8

D. References:

E. Grading System:

The Final Grade is computed as follows:

FG =(0.33×P1) + (0.33×P2) + (0.34×P3)

Where:
• FG refers to the Final Grade
• P1 refers to the First Period Grade
• P2 refers to the Second Period Grade
• P3 refers to the Third Period Grade

The 1st Periodical Grade is computed as follows:

1st PG = 30% Quizzes + 30% Comprehensive Portfolio + 40% Periodical Exam

The 2nd Periodical Grade is computed as follows:

2nd PG = 30% Quizzes + 30% Comprehensive Portfolio + 40% Periodical Exam

The 3rd Periodical Grade is computed as follows:

3rd PG = 30% Quizzes + 30% Comprehensive Portfolio + 40% Periodical Exam

F. Contact Information
Name of Instructor:

Email Address:

Consultation Time and Venue:

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Dean’s Name and Signature