The course deals 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 questions that everyone has had to grapple with at one time or other is
“who am I?” at no other period is this question asked more urgently than in
adolescence – traditionally believed to be a time of vulnerability and great
possibilities. Issues of self and identity are among the most critical for the young.

This course is intended to facilitate the exploration of the issues and concerns
regarding self and identity to arrive at a better understanding of one’s self. 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 experience 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 themselves to attain a better quality of life.
 I. THE SELF FROM
THE VARIOUS
PERSPECTIVES – it seeks to understand the
construct of the self from the various disciplinal perspectives – seeking to provide
answers to the difficult but essential question of “what is the self?” and “is there
II. UNPACKING THE SELF -
even such a construct as the self?
it
explores some of the various aspects that make up the self, such as the biological
and material up to and including the more recent digital self.
III. MANAGING AND
CARING FOR THE SELF
– it provides for the more practical application of the concepts discussed in this
course and enables them the hand – on experience of developing self – help plans
 I. COURSE OUTCOMES
Course Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the construct of the self from various
disciplinal perspectives like philosophy, sociology, anthropology and
psychology as well as the more traditional division between the East and
the West.
2. Explore the various aspects that make up the self, such as the biological
and material up to and including the more recent Digital Self.
3. Identify and critique the three areas of concern for young students; e.g.
learning, goal setting, and managing stress.
4. Apply the concepts and approaches learned in the course in developing
self- help plans for self-regulated learning, goal setting, and self-care.
INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES ALIGNED TO
(General Education)
Program Graduate Outcomes Aligned to
(Professional Education)
IGA1 Formation of holistic person capable of integrating interdisciplinary
themes into academic content with Jesus Christ as its foundation and
inspiration in the pursuit of the learner’s ultimate end and the good of
society.
IGA2 Cultivation of human, Christian and Vincentian attitudes and values
among members of the school community in order to render essential
service for the Church and to society in the midst of ambiguity and
changing priorities.
Creativity, Christ-centeredness
IGA4 Promotion of truth and knowledge through dedicated passion to
research, critical reflection, appropriate use of modern technology,
creative and innovative approaches to one’s field of specialization, leading
to the realization of outstanding academic standards and effectual
evangelization.
IGA5 Active involvement in a strategic national and global capacity building
towards enhancement of quality of life, empowerment of people and the
integration of faith and culture in the light of the Gospel.
Competence
IGA1 Formation of holistic person capable of integrating interdisciplinary
themes into academic content with Jesus Christ as its foundation and
inspiration in the pursuit of the learner’s ultimate end and the good of
society.
IGA2 Cultivation of human, Christian and Vincentian attitudes and values
among members of the school community in order to render essential
service for the Church and to society in the midst of ambiguity and
changing priorities.
Competence
 I. THE SELF FROM
THE VARIOUS
1.PERSPECTIVES
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 influence, factors, and forces that shape the
self.
4. Demonstrate critical and reflective though in analysing the
development of one’s self and identity by developing a theory of
the self.
 A. Philosophy

Socrates Plato
(470-399 BCE) (428-347 BCE) St. Augustine of Hippo John Locke
Rene Descartes (1632-1704)
(354-430 CE) St. Thomas Aquinas
(1596-1650)
(1224-1274 CE)

Immanuel Kant 1942

(1724-1804)
 Learning Objectives

1. Describe and discuss the different notions of the self from the
points of view of the various philosophers across time and
place
2. Compare and contrast how the self has been represented in
different philosophical schools
3. Examine one’s self against the different views of self that were
discussed in class
 - The self as a product of modern
B. Sociology society among other constructions
 
“Mead and the Social Self”
 
 Learning Objectives
1. Explain the relationship between and among the self, society,
and culture
2. Describe and discuss the different ways by which society and
culture shape the self
3. Compare and contrast how the self can be influenced by the
different institutions in the society
4. Examine one’s self against the different views that were
discussed in the class
C. Anthropology 1.The self and
person in
contemporary
anthropology

2. The self-
embedded in
culture
 1. The self as a cognitive construction
D. Psychology 2. William James and the Me-Self, I-Self
3. Real versus Ideal concepts
4. True versus False selves
5. The self as proactive and agentic
 Learning Objectives
1. Identify the different ideas in psychology about the self
2. Create your own definition of the self based on the definitions
from psychology
3. Analyse the effects of various factors identified in psychology
in the formation of the self
E. The Self in Western and Oriental thought
1. Individualistic Culture –
Focuses on the person
3. The social construction of the
self in Western Thought
4. The self as embedded in
relationships and through spiritual
development in Confucian thought.
2. Collectivistic Culture –
Focuses on the group and
social relations
1. Confucianism – code of ethical
conduct of how one should
properly act according to their
relationship with other people.
2. Taoism – living in the way of
the Tao or the universe.
3. Buddhism – quest to forget
about the self…attain the state
of NIRVANA
 Learning Objectives
1. Differentiate the concept of self according to Western thought
against Eastern perspectives
2. Explain the concept of self as found in Asian thoughts
3. Identify examples of concrete influences of western concept
of self among Filipinos;
4. Create a representation of the Filipino Self
II. UNPACKING THE SELF
1. Explore the different aspects of self and identity.
2. Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the
various aspects of self and identity.
3. Identity the different forces and institutions that impact the
development of various aspects of self and identity.
4. Examine one’s self against the different aspects of self
discussed in class.
 The self as impacted by the body
A. Physical Self  The impact of culture on body image
and self-esteem: The importance of
beauty
 Learning Objectives
1. Explore the different aspects of self and identity
2. Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the
various aspects of self and identity
3. Identify different forces and institutions that impact the
development of various aspects of self and identity
  Development of Secondary sex characteristics and the
human reproductive system

B. Sexual Self 

Discussing the Erogenous Zones
Understanding the Human sexual response
*The basic biology of sexual behavior
*Understanding the Chemistry of lust, love and
attachment
*The Psychological aspect: What turns people on the
phases of sexual response
 The diversity of sexual behavior: solitary, heterosexual,
homosexual and bisexual, transsexual
 Sexually transmitted diseases (STIs)
 Methods of Contraception (natural and artificial)
 
 Learning Objectives
1. Discuss the developmental aspect of the reproductive system
2. Describe the erogenous zones
3. Explain human sexual behaviour
4. Characterize the diversity of sexual behaviour
5. Describes sexually transmitted diseases
6. Differentiate natural and artificial methods of contraception
 C. Material – Economic Self
 I shop, therefore I Am: I have therefore I am?
 Shaping the way we see ourselves: The role of
consumer culture on our sense of self and identity
 Learning Objectives
1. Explain the association of self and possessions
2. Identify the role of consumer culture to self and identity
3. Appraise one’s self based on the description of material self
 The practice of religion: belief in supernatural
being and power
D. Spiritual Self  The concept of “dungan”- spirit or soul
 Rituals and ceremonies:
-The function of rituals
-Rituals and ceremonies
-Religion, Magic and Witchcraft
 Finding and creating meaning
-Three ways of discovering meaning in life
 Learning Objectives
1. Identify various religious practices and beliefs
2. Understand the self in relation with religious beliefs
3. Explain ways of finding the meaning of life
  Developing a Filipino identity: Values, Traits,
E. Political Self Community and Institutional factors
 Establishing a democratic culture
 Learning Objectives
1. Develop a Filipino identity
2. Identify different values and traits
3. Reflect on your selfhood in relation to your national identity
 Self and other in cyberspace
 I, me, myself and my user ID online identity
F. Digital Self  Selective self presentation and impression management
 Impact of online interactions on the self
Boundaries of the self online: private vs public;
personal/individual vs social identity online; gender and
sexuality online
 Learning Objectives
1. Define online identity
2. Compare real identity versus online identity
3. Describe the influence of internet on sexuality and gender
4. Discuss the proper way of demonstrating values and attitudes
online
III. MANAGING AND CARING
FOR THE SELF
1. Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to
manage and care for different aspects of the self.
2. Acquire and hone new skills and learning for better
managing of one’s self and behaviours
3. Apply these new skills to one’s self and functioning for a
better quality of life.
A. Metacognition
 Learning Objectives
1. Explain how learning occurs
2. Enumerate various metacognition and studying techniques
3. Identify the metacognition techniques that you find most
appropriate for yourself
B. Goal Setting
 Learning Objectives
1. Use Bandura’s self-efficacy theory for self assessment
2. Differentiate growth and fixed mind set by Dweck
3. Design personal goals adapting Locke’s goal setting theory
C. Stressors
 Learning Objectives
1. Explain the effect of stress to one’s health
2. Examine cultural dimension of stress and coping
D. Self Care
 Learning Objectives
1. Design a self-care plan
 GRADING SYSTEM
MAJOR EXAMS: 30%

PERFORMANCE TASK: 30%

40%
QUIZZES
RECITATION
CLASS PARTICIPATION
CONDUCT ______
100%
 Reflection
• What do you think is the importance of understanding the self:

1. As a person
2. As a student
3. As a future professional in your field