FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY MANILA
GENERAL EDUCATION
GED0110: Understanding the Self
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This 3-unit course is designed to provide aspects about yourself
through an interdisciplinary approach using the Person-Behavior-Environment-Model, which
would facilitate self-discovery, achieve self-awareness and gain self-knowledge.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The general objective of the course is to demonstrate the complex
nature of the self and identities and learn about caring for the self. Upon completion of the
course, you should be able to:
1) describe the basic constructs and assumptions about the self from various perspectives;
2) formulate conceptions of oneself based on its structures , identity and potentials;
3) demonstrate awareness on the interplay among personal, social and cultural factors on
the formation of the self; and
4) apply basic skills in managing and caring for the self in real-life concerns, issues and
situations.
REQUIRED READINGS
1. Triadic Reciprocal Determinism (PBE Model) in Feist, J. and Feist, G.J. (2008) Theories
of Personality, 7th ed. Chapter 16: Bandura: social cognitive theory (pp. 483-485).
2. Seligman, M. (2006). Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life. New
York, NY: Vintage Books A Division of Random House, Inc. (Part 1. The Quest, 1-53).
COURSE CALENDAR
Week
1-3
Topic/ Reading
Orientation and introduction of the course
Triadic Reciprocal Determinism
4-7
The Reflexive Self
PILS Sociological Imagination
Debating Self, Identity, Culture in Anthropology
Why We Are Shallow
8
9-10
The Adolescent Brain and How it Works
Midterm Examination
Consultation
11-13
The Self is Consciousness
PILS Gender Spectrum
Toys
14-15
Is Self-Respect a Subjective or Objective
Concept?
Stress and the Filipino
16-17
18
The Quest
Finals
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
-Reading of assigned materials
-Classroom face-to-face discussions and exercises
-Canvas engagement ang submission of online requirements
-Assessment: 70% formative, 30% summative
CLASSROOM POLICIES
1) Attendance and punctuality;
2) productive class participation
3) reading of assigned materials; and
4) observance of academic integrity.
FACILITATOR: Bruin Dwayne C. Fabillaran
EMAIL: bfabillaran@feu.edu.ph
Consultation hours: Contact through email
NAME OF SUPERVISING TEACHER: Janeth S. Hyatt