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1. Teaching Institution
2.
Course Code
3. Course Description
4.
Program(s) to which it
contributes
5.
Mode/s of Attendance
Offered
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AMA Education System
GE6100
Course Title
Understanding the Self
The course focuses on determining the nature of identity. It also emphasizes on
the factors and forces that is affecting the maintenance and development of
personal identity.
The direction in Knowing Oneself has lead to many and varied ways. The
question “Who am I?” Being the most controversial and that many have
sought to answer.
This course is aimed to explore the issues and queries about one’s self and
identity to have a better understanding of one’s individuality. This would be
achieved by focusing on the integration of one’s personal life with the
academic life---processing classroom discussions and relate it to daily
experiences which would result in better learning and have a new perspective
in the appreciation of the learning process. This course would also develop
reflective and critical attitude to enable students manage and improve
themselves and have a better life quality of life.
All AMAES Undergraduate Programs
6. Trimestral/ School Year
1st Year 2018-2019
7.
Credit Units
3 Units
8.
Number of Hours(Total)
54 Hours
9. Date of
production/revision of
this document
2018-2019
May 2018
10. Aims of the Course
The objectives of this course are to completing this course, the student must be able to:
CO1. Evaluate primary sources for their credibility, authenticity, and provenance.
CO2. Analyze the context, content, and perspective of different kinds of primary sources.
CO3. Determine the contribution of different kinds of primary sources in Understanding the Self
CO4. Develop critical and analytical skills with exposure to primary sources.
CO5. Demonstrate the ability to use primary sources to argue in favor or against a particular issue.
CO6. Effectively communicate, using various techniques and understand the process of self-evaluation to promote
improvements
CO7. Propose recommendations/solutions to present-day problems based on their understanding of root causes and
their anticipation of future scenarios.
CO8. Display the ability to work in a team and contribute to a group project.
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KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and Understanding
K1. Determine the different areas of understanding the self and connection of environmental aspects to the
psychological
K2. Understand the various area of Understanding the Self
SKILLS
Subject-Specific Skills
S1. Convey ideas through oral, audio-visual, and/or web-based presentations for different target audiences in local: in
determining the various area of understanding the self
S2. Improve self esteem
Higher Order Thinking Skills
H1. Apply the concept of linguistics anthropology in real-life situations.
H2. Criticize and evaluate selected classical readings.
General and Transferable Skills (other skills relevant to employability and personal development)
G1. Use appropriate language based on the given context in various field of profession both in written and oral.
ATTITUDE
A1. Build interest in having a deeper understanding on the dynamic change of one's self
A2. Show active involvement in promoting value of social stratification.
11. Course Outline and Time frame (Tentative Schedule)
Week
Topic
1
1-2
Orientation
The self from various perspective philosophy
3
Sociology
4
Anthropology
5
PRELIMS
6
Psychology
7
The self in western and eastern Orientals
Unpacking the self
8
The Physical self
9
Sexual self
10
MIDTERM
11
The Material
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The Economic self
The spiritual self
12
The Political
The Digital self
13
Managing and caring for the self
Learning to be a better student
Setting goals for success
Taking Charge of One’s Health
14
FINALS
12. Textbooks and References
References
Understanding The Self -Eden Joy Pastor Alata; Bernardo Nicolas Caslib,Jr., Janice
Patria javier Serafica, R.A. Pawilen/ First Edition
Bandura,A.(1999). Social Cognitive of Personality. In Pervin and john (eds) Handbook
of Personality Theory and Research. 2nd ed.
Guilford Press 134-194
Chafee,J. (2013) who are you? Consciousness, Identify and the Self. In the
Philosopher's Way: Thinking Critically about Profound Ideas. Pearson. 106-169
Harter , S. (1996). Historical roots of contemporary issues involving the self-concept.
In braken (ed) handbook of self- concept developmental, Social and clinical
consideration.
Other Suggested Readings (e.g.
periodicals, articles,
websites, IT
applications/software, etc.)
1. <Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
http://www.iep.utm.edu>; <May 10,2018>
>;
<
2. <Learning Mind>;<https://www.learning-mind.com >;
<May 10,2018>
Community-based facilities (e.g.
internship, field studies,
guest lectures, seminars,
etc.)
References
Understanding The Self -Eden Joy Pastor Alata; Bernardo Nicolas Caslib,Jr., Janice
Patria javier Serafica, R.A. Pawilen/ First Edition
Bandura, A. (1999). Social Cognitive of Personality. In Pervin and john (eds)
Handbook of Personality Theory and Research. 2nd ed.
Guilford Press 134-194
Chafee, J. (2013) who are you? Consciousness, Identify and the Self. In the
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Philosopher's Way: Thinking Critically about Profound Ideas. Pearson. 106-169
Harter, S. (1996). Historical roots of contemporary issues involving the self-concept.
In braken (ed) handbook of self- concept developmental, Social and clinical
consideration.
13. Course Requirements
Pre-requisites
Minimum number of students
10
Maximum number of students
40
Attendance
Minimum 90% of total contact hours
Assessment
Quizzes; Prelim, Midterm, Final Exams; Recitation; Participation in Activities;
Papers and Reports
14. Grading System
Grade
Range
96-100
91-95
86-90
81-85
75-80
69-74
63-68
57-62
50-56
Below 50
Grade
Point
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
5.00
IC
W
D
Letter
Grade
A+
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CF
IC
Remarks
Excellent
Very Good
Very Good
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Fair
Fair
Failed
Incomplete
Withdrawn
Dropped
15. Grade Computation
Lecture
Prelim
Midterm
Final Term
Lecture Grade
Laboratory
Quizzes
Class
Independent
Standing Learning
30%
10%
10%
30%
10%
10%
30%
10%
10%
Prelim Grade x 30% + Midterm Grade x 30%
Grade x 40%
Machine
Problems
Class
Standing
Major Exam
50%
50%
50%
+ Final Term
Major Exam
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Midterm
Final Term
Lecture Grade
Final Grade
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30%
10%
50%
40%
10%
50%
40%
10%
50%
Prelim Grade x 30% + Midterm Grade x 30% + Final Term
Grade x 40%
Lecture Grade x 60% + Laboratory Grade x 40%
16. Classroom Policies
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Attend all class meeting, 10 minutes late prior to the schedule is considered absent;
Complete any reading assignment or activity prior to each class;
Actively participate during class discussion especially during laboratory hours;
Be well prepared for exams and laboratory;
No electronic media during class (e.g., laptop, music players and etc);
All cell phone should be in the silent mode and;
7. Avoid side conversation with co-students that makes the discussion destructed.
17. Consultation Hours
18. Instructor’s Name and Contact Details
19. Course Structure/Learning Plan
Week
1-2
Hour
/s
6
Course
Intended
Learning
Outcome
(CILOs)
K1,k2,H1,
A2
Topic
Orientation

Setting of ‘house’ rules

Discussion of the College
Mission, Vision and
Objectives

Course Requirements
Grading System
Learning
Resources
University
Handouts/
Manual
Chapter 1
Teaching/
Learning
activities(
Methods)
Lecture
power
point,
discussio
n
Assessment
Strategies
(Methods)
Written
examination
activity
The self from various perspective
a. Philosophy
 Socrates, Plato and
Augustine to Descartes,
Locke, Humes, Kant,
Frued,Ryle, Churchland,
all try to answer the
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3
4
3
5
2
6
3
K1, k2
S1, S2, K1
K1, S2,G1,
H1
S1, S2, GI,
H1
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3
question
“Who are you?”
b. Sociology
 the self as a product of
modern society among
other constructions
 mead and the social self
c. Anthropology
 the self and the person in
contemporary
anthropology
 the self embedded in
culture
Prelims
d. Psychology
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 Chapter
2
Lecture
Discussio
n
Power
point
Written Exam
(short paper)
 Chapter
3
Lecture
Discussio
n
Power
point
activity
Oral
Recitation
group activity
Lecture
power
point,
discussio
n
Group activity
Oral
Recitation
the self as a cognitive construction
the self as a proactive and agentic
 Chapter
4
e. The self in western and
oriental/ eastern though
individualistic vs. collective self
the social construction of the self
in western though
 Chapter
4
Lecture
power
point,
discussio
n
Written Exam
Oral
Recitation
Chapter 5
Lecture
power
point,
discussio
n
Group
activities
presentations
the self as embedded in relationship
through spiritual development in
Confucian thought
8
a. The physical self: the self
as the impacted in the body
3

S2, H2, K1
The impact of culture on
body image and self esteem:
importance of beauty
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b. Sexual Self



9
3
K1, K2, G1,
G2




10
2
3
3
Chapter 5
Lecture
power
point,
discussio
n
Group
activities
presentations
 Chapter
7
Lecture
Written Exam
Demonstr
Oral
ation
Recitation
power
group
point
activities

Lecture
Demonstr
ation
MIDTERMS
K1, S1, G1,
A1
d. The spiritual self
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development of secondary
sex characteristics and the
human reproductive
system
discussing the erogenous
zones
understanding the human
sexual response
the diversity of sexual
behavior: solitary,
heterosexual, homosexual,
bisexual, transsexual
sexually transmitted
disease
methods of contraception
c. The material /economic self
11
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G1, A1
hapter 7
group
activities
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power
point
e. Political self
 developing a Filipino Identity:
values traits, community and
institutional factors
12
3
KI, A1, S2,
K2
Written Exam
Oral
Recitation
group
activities
Chapter 8
Discussio
n power
point
Written Exam
Oral
Recitation
group
activities
establishing a democratic
culture
The Digital Self
a. Learning to be a better student
 brain and behavior changes
 meta cognition and studies
strategies
9
Discussio
n power
point

Managing and caring for the self
13
Chapter 8
b. Setting goals for success
 the importance of goals
H1, H2,
c. Locke's Goal setting theory
G1, A1, K1,
Taking charge of one's health
A2
 Stressors and responses
 source of coping and
strength
 stress and Filipinos: the
social and cultural
dimensions of stress
the need of self-care and
compassion
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FINAL EXAMINATION
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K1. Determine the different areas of understanding
the self and connection of environmental aspects to
the psychological
K2. Understand the various area of Understanding the
Self
S1. Convey ideas through oral, audio-visual, and/or
web-based presentations for different target
audiences in local: in determining the various area
of understanding the self
S2.Improve self esteem
CO8
CO7
CO6
STUDENT OUTCOME
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H1. Apply the concept of linguistics anthropology in
real-life situations.
H2. Criticize and evaluate selected classical readings.
G1. Use appropriate language based on the given
context in various field of profession both in written
and oral.
A1. Build interest in having a deeper understanding
on the dynamic change of one's self
CO5
CO4
CO3
CO2
COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
CO1
COURSE OUTCOMES
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Reviewed and endorsed by:
Recommending Approval
Cristina B. Dapulag
by:
Gen Ed Faculty
Dean
Program Head
Date: May 10, 2018
Date:
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