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COURSE SYLLABUS
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
COURSE TITLE: Understanding the Self
NO.of Units: 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course details with the nature of identity, as well as the factors and forces that affect the development and maintenance of personal identity.

The directive to know oneself has inspired countless and varied ways to comply. Among the question that everyone has had the grappled with at one time and
other is “Who I Am”? At no other period is this questioned ask more urgently than adolescence- traditionally believed to be a time of vulnerability and great
possibilities. Issues of self and identity are among the most critical to the young.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson the student should be able to;

The Self from Various Perspectives

1. Discuss the difference representations and conceptualizations of the self the self from various disciplinal perspectives.
2. Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different discipline and perspectives.
3. Examine the different influences factors and force that shape the self
Unpacking Self
4. Explore the different aspects of self and identity
5. Demonstrate critical, reflective thougth in integrating the various aspect of self and identity
6. Identify the different forces and institutions that impact the development of various aspects of self and identity
7. Examine one’s self against the different aspect of self-discussed in online class
Managing and Caring for The Self
8. Understand the theoretical under spinning for how to manage and care for the different aspect of the self
9. Acquire and hone skills and learning for the better managing of one’s self and behavior
10. Apply this new skills to one’s self and functioning for a better quality of life

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF Date:

CRISTITA T. RAMBOYONG –Instructress
DANIEL DOMINIC DE LEON
Administrator
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Number of Hours: 3 hours every week (Monthly Module for distance learning/blended learning)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Introduction to the course
1. The Self from Various
Perspectives
a. Discuss the difference
representations and
conceptualizations of the
self the self from various
disciplinal perspectives.
b. Compare and contrast
how the self has been
represented across
different discipline and
perspectives.
c. Examine the different
influences factors and
force that shape the self
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
CRISTITA T. RAMBOYONG –Instructress
DANIEL DOMINIC DE LEON
Administrator
WRI COLLEGE-Metro Naga, Inc.
TOPIC METHODOLOGY RESOURCES ASSSESSMENT
Class activity: getting to know Self- assessment
me and you ORAL RECITATION
Class Discussion: raising Individual participation
concern about the distance
learning and flexible learning
Surfacing student belief and
concern regarding the self
Discussion of the mechanics
of the course
Introducing the requirement
and integrative final output
The Self from Lecture https://slideplayer.com/slide/8102797 Self- assessment
Various / Module Activity
Perspectives Class discussion: centering of Self evaluation
a. Philosophy similarities/differences of self- https://www.pearsonhighered.com/as
Socrates, Plato and representation and conceptualized sets/samplechapter/0/1/3/7/0137080 Individual submission of
Hume, Kunt, Freud, and the various identified influences 387.pdf essay to Google Classroom
Ryle Churchland Module 1 hard copy
and Merleau- Ponty Self-paced Activity: Answering self OTG USB
all try to answer the evaluation Module 2 printed/ hard copy Prelim Examination
question Who are
Midterm Examination
you? Class Discussion: How is my self- http://www.differencebetween.net/sc
b. Sociology shaped and influence by culture ience/differences-between-eastern-
 The self as a and-western-philosophy/
product of modern Project: Journal Making/Diary
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society among the https://www.jstor.org/stable/3003696
constructions. 3
 Mead and the social
self Module 3 hard copy/ OTG USB
c. Anthropology
 The self and person
in Contemporary
and Anthropology
 The self-embedded
in culture
d. Psychology
 The self as a
cognitive
construction
- William James
and the Me-Self
,I-Self
- Global vs
differentiated
models
- Real and ideal
self concepts
- Multiple and
unified selves
- True vs false
selves
 The self as a
proactive and
agentic
e. The self and
Western and
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2. Unpacking Self
a. Explore the different
aspects of self and
identity
b. Demonstrate critical,
reflective thougth in
integrating the various
aspect of self and identity
c. Identify the different
forces and institutions that
impact the development
of various aspects of self
and identity
d. Examine one’s self
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
CRISTITA T. RAMBOYONG –Instructress
DANIEL DOMINIC DE LEON
Administrator
WRI COLLEGE-Metro Naga, Inc.
Oriental/Eastern
Thought
 Individualistic vs
Collective self
 The social
constructive of the
self in Western
thoughts
 The Self as
embedded and
relationships and
through spiritual
development in
Confucian thoughts
A. The Physical Self- Module 2 and 3 hard copy Activity
the self as impacted  Lecture: OTG USB Long Quiz
by the body.  Class Discussion,
 The impact of presentation of Who is Essay: On my most prized
culture on the body Beautiful? Cultural possession: what Would I
image and self concepts and standard of save first in any emergency?
why?
esteem. The beauty body and face
importance of  Attach picture to Google
beauty classroom activity
 Describe the picture Essay: Me and my favorite
B. THE MATERIAL/  The Role of mass media in things(what these are and
ECONOMICAL SELF shaping purchase what they say about me?
 I Shop,therefore I behavior. What make an
am. I have,
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against the different therefore I am ad effective and
aspect of self-discussed  Shaping the way we ineffective . what affects
in online class see ourselves: the my purchase behavior? Personal Essay:
role of consumer  My bag/wallet and me Reflections of Frankl ways of
culture on our sense  Class Discussion: Listing discovering meaning
of self and identity of Belief and spirit an the
C. THE SPIRITUAL SELF: supernatural prevalent in
The practice of the area.
religion: belief in
supernatural being Portfolio project
and power
 The Concept of
Dungan: Spirit
or soul
 Rituals and
ceremonies:
Thee function of
ritual
 Finding and
creating
meaning: Three
ways of
discovering
meaning in life
D. THE DIGITAL SELF:
Self and other Lecture: online/ Module Discussion
cyberspace Who is the Filipino? What make a
 I, me, myself Filipino?
and my user ID
in online A Game: You know you are Filipino if/
identity when (inspire by the online/net)
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 Selective self
presentation Lecture
and impression
management Online Dscussion: Sharing “ My FB
 Impact of online experiences
interaction on Who goes online and why?
the self
 Boundaries of
the self online:
Private vs
public,
personal,
individual vs
social identity
online gender
and sexuality
online
3. Managing and Caring for a. Learning to be a Student activity: Psychological Test http//www.healthline.com/healthy/ Essay: working of my bad
The Self better student - Self-esteem scale what-is- desire habit
a. Understand the  What happens - Body esteem scale
theoretical under during learning - What do men and women http//self –compassion,org/the Long Quiz
spinning for how to  Brain and behavior find attractive research
manage and care for learning Online Discussion: Guided lecture on Semi-Final Examination
the different aspect of how to demonstration: Self article of Michael Tan at
b. Setting goals for
the self
success -examination of own study strategies http//pcij.org/stories/stress-and-the- Final Prroject: portfolio
b. Acquire and hone
skills and learning for  The importance of of development of more effective filipino/ outputs
the better managing of setting goal study plans and strategies (self
one’s self and c. Taking charge of -regulated learning http//www.youtube.com/watch?
behavior one’s health v=4HofTwtPLfo Final examination
c. Apply this new skills to  Stressor and The Power of Habit at
http//www.youtube.com/watch? http//www.Mindsetonline.com/testy
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one’s self and responses v=4HofTwtPLfo ourmindset.step1.php
functioning for a better  Sources of coping
quality of life and strength Examination of goal (short and
 Stress and Filipino’s: longterm) as well as plan for
The social and accomplishing these
cultural dimension
of stress Clarifying goals and setting up a plan
 Taking care of the for the short term(for the semester)
self: The need for
self care and Answering the Test of Mindset at
compassion http//www.Mindsetonline.com/testy
ourmindset.step1.php

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DANIEL DOMINIC DE LEON
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Grading System

Class Activity 30%

Module Completion 20%

Examination 20%

Portfolio Project/Journal 20%

Class Standing 10%

Total 100%

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DANIEL DOMINIC DE LEON
Administrator
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