Republic of the Philippines

PALOMPON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Palompon, Leyte
Telephone: (053) 555-9841 Fax: (053) 338-2501
Email Add: op@pit.edu.ph

COLLEGE ARTS AND SCIENCES

Marine Biology Department
Mathematics and Science Department

GEC 1 (Understanding the Self)

First Semester, AY 2023-2024

TOPIC OUTLINE
Topic
A. Orientation; PIT mission, vision, and
expected outcomes.
B. Course outline, grading system,
references, and expectations.
Chapter 1: The Self from Various
Perspective
A. Philosophy
B. Sociology
C. Anthropology
D. Psychology
E. The Self in Western and Easter
Thought
Chapter 2: Unpacking the Self
A. The Physical Self
B. The Sexual Self
C. The Material / Economic Self
Chapter 2: Unpacking the Self
D. The Spiritual Self
E. The Political Self
F. The Digital Self: Self and Other in
Cyberspace
Chapter 3: Unpacking the Self
A. Learning to be a Better Person
B. Setting Goals for Success
C. Taking Charge of One’s Health
Learning Objective Week
Familiarize the PIT mission, vision and policies, course
objectives, targets, output requirements, grading, and
course policies criteria. 1
 Discuss the different representations and
conceptualizations of the self from various
disciplinal perspectives.
 Examine the different influences, factors, and forces
that shape the self.
 Compare and contrast how the self has been 2–4
represented across the different disciplines and
perspectives.
 Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in
analyzing the development of one’s self and identity
by developing a theory of the self.
 Explore the different aspects of self and identity
 Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in 5–7
integrating the various aspects of self and identity.
Midterm Examination 8
 Identify the different forces and institutions that
impact the development of various aspects of self
and identity. 9 - 13
 Examine one’s self against the different aspects of
self discussed in class.
 Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to
manage and care for the different aspects of self.
 Acquire and hone new skills and learnings for better
14 – 17
managing of one’s self and behaviors.
 Apply these new skills to one’s self and functioning
for a better quality of life.
Final Examination 18

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Regular attendance.
2. Prompt and on-time submission of projects, activities, and other requirements.
3. Passing the term examinations.
4. Oral Participation / Reporting.

GRADE CRITERIA
 Criteria Midterm Final Term
Term Exam 40% 40%
Quizzes / Reporting 30% 30%
Project 20% 20%
Exercises/Assignment 10% 10%

Midterm Grade+ Final Term Grade

Final Grade ( FG ) =
2

PASSING CRITERION: 60%

Prepared by:

Flordecielo Matienzo
Instructor