Republic of the Philippines

PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY

Camarines Sur
PSU-ACA-08
COURSE OUTLINE
Second Semester, A/Y 2020-2021

Course Code : GE1 Faculty: : Diomerl Edward Baldo

Course Title : UNDERSTANDING THE SELF Campus/College: : Caramoan Campus
Course Credit : 3 UNITS Consultation Time: : F (8-12 NN)
Course Prerequisite : NONE Contact Number/s : 0917 107 5761
Class Schedule: : BET-MT 1B, W(8:00-9:00AM); Th(8:00-10:00AM) Email Address: : [email protected]
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BET-MT 1A M (1:00-3:00PM), T(1:00-2:00PM)
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Course Schedule Learning Outcomes Instructional Content
At the end of the first session, the students shall be able to relate “Getting to know you” activities (learning
the VMGO. community)
Become acquainted with the members of the class. Sharing ideas about the significance of the
Become oriented of the course. Vision, Mission, ISO 9001-2008 ISO Quality
Policy, and Goals and Objectives of the
Week 1
course.
Course orientation, requirements, policies
and grading system.

Identify situations that lead a person to ask questions about self- Introduction
identity. Philosophical Theories of the Self
Formulate their own questions about self-identity. The Artichoke vs the Avocado Views of the
Answer the questions on self-identity themselves using the Self
Week 2 philosophical theories given in class Socrates, Plato, [Aristotle], Augustine,
[Thomas Aquinas], Descartes, Locke,
Hume, Kant, [Nietzsche], Frued, Ryle,
Churchland and Merleau-Ponty

Understand the meaning of Social Constructivism, i.e., the idea The Self a product of modern society
that the self is shaped/formed/constructed by society and social The Social Self according to G.H. Mead
forces.
Week 3 Concretely identify contexts and processes that affect the social
construction of the self
Practically demonstrate the different ways in which social
constructivism has been realized in individuals.
Understand the meaning of the “self as embedded in culture”. Anthropological Theories
Appreciate culture as a space for shared meanings The Self and Person in Contemporary
Week 4
Respect and Utilize cultures as an instrument for a more Anthropology
responsible existence. The Self-Embedded in Culture
Understand the history and nature of psychology as a science. Psychological Theories
Differentiate between the different notions of self as given by The Self as a Cognitive Construction
Jamesian psychology Williams James’ Theory of the Self
Appreciate the contributions of psychology for human flourishing. Me-Self;I-Self
Week 5
Global vs. Differentiated Models
Real and Ideal Self –Concepts
Multiple vs. Unified Selves
 True vs. False Selves
Differentiate the Western and Oriental thought of the Self. The Self in Western and Oriental/Eastern
Thought
Individualistic vs. Collective Self
Week 6 The Western Construction of the Self
 The Eastern Construction of the
Self: Hinduism, Buddhism,
Confucianism
Week 7 Appreciate the fact of being body. Physical Self
To take care of one’s body as an exercise of the care of the self The Self as Embodied

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To respect oneself and other by respecting the body and the life The Impact of Culture on Body Image and
proper to it. Self-Esteem
 Concepts of Beauty
Acquire a holistic and objective understanding of human sexuality Sexual Self
Appreciate sexuality as determinative of one’s whole being Philosophical Sexology
Create a sexual morality that is anchored on the common social Secondary Sex Characteristics and the
good and personal freedom, self-mastery, and responsibility for the Human Reproduction System
other person Human Sexual Behavior
Week 8-9 MID TERM EXAMINATION Chemistry of Love, Lust and Attachment
Phases of Sexual Response
Sex and Gender
[Mandatory] Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Methods of Contraception (Natural and
Artificial)
Determine how the consumer culture impact on the sense of self
and identity Consumer Culture and the Sense of Self
Week 10 Jot down material possessions by degree of importance and and Identity
significance and determine why these are so

Define the concept of dungan/spirit/soul Spiritual Self

List down common or peculiar spiritual/religious practices and Religion and Religious Practices
rituals in your place and determine how these practices and rituals Beliefs in the Supernatural
Week 11 influence your spiritual self. The concepts of Soul or Spirit
Rituals and Ceremonies
Religion, Magic, Witchcraft
Analyze critically the root cause of why becoming a good Filipino Political Self
Citizen is difficult Developing a Filipino Identity: Values,
Week 12 Evaluate self in accordance to qualities or characteristics of Traits, Community abs Institutional Factors
becoming good Filipino Citizen Establishing a Democratic Culture
Express conviction of good Filipino citizen through a poster/slogan
Judge critically the impact of online image presentation to the real Digital Self
self The Self and other in Cyberspace
Analyze factors that influence one to build a digitally extended self I, Me, Myself and my User ID Online
Compose a blog or status that reflects innermost core of the self Identity
Selective Self-Presentation and Impression
Management
Week 13
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

Discuss the concept of Learning its processes, changes in brain, Learning to be a Better Student
behaviour and metacognition. What Happens During Learning? Brain and
Week 14 Suggest study strategies and self-regulated learning. Behavior Changes
Metacognition and Study Strategies
Self-Regulated Learning
Explain goal setting theory Setting Goals for Success
Identify the principles of goal setting The Importance of goals
Week 15-16 Critic Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory Albert Bandura’s Self-Efficacy, Dweck’s
Realize the significance of goal settings Mindset (Growth vs. Fixed)
Create one’s life goals Lock’s Goal Setting Theory
Assimilate new learning on stress management and how to Taking Charge of One’s Health/Stress
improve one’s health in the daily life routine Management
Stressors and Responses
Week 17-18 Sort Effective methods of dealing with stress and stressors Sources of Coping and Strength
Stress and the Filipinos: The Social and
Design a personalized program for stress management Cultural Dimensions of Stress
ORAL PRESENTATION/ FINAL EXAMINATION
The Need for Self-Care and Compassion
Grading System:

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A. For Lecture Classes

Major Examination 40%

Modular Outputs (Quizzes, Assignments, Activities) 30%
Asynchronous Online Discussion/Forum 25%
Participation to Asynchronous & Synchronous Classes 5%
Total 100%
B. Computation of Final Grade

FINAL GRADE = (midterm grade x 50%) + (final term grade x 50%)

C: Equivalent Grade

99 = 1.0 94 = 1.4 89 = 1.75 84 = 2.20 79 = 2.6

98 = 1.1 93 = 1.5 88 = 1.8 83 = 2.25 78 = 2.7
97 = 1.20 92 = 1.6 87 = 1.9 82 = 2.3 77 = 2.8
96 = 1.25 91 = 1.5 86 = 2.0 81 = 2.4 76 = 2.9
95 = 1.3 90 = 1.70 85 = 2.1 80 = 2.5 75 = 3.0
74 & below = 5.0
Incomplete = INC

References:

Albert Bandura, (1994) Social Cognitive Theory of Personality, In Pervin and John (eds.), Handbook of Personality
Theory and Re-search, 2nd edition (Guilford Press), 134-194.
Belk, (2013)., Extended Self in a Digital World, Journal of Consumer Research 40, no. 3 (2013): 477-500.
Clifford Geertz., (1973)., The Impact of the Concept of Culture on the Concept of Man and Person, Time and Conduct: In
the Interpretation of Cultures: Selected Essays (New York: Basic Books), 33-54.
Cruickshank, D. R., Jenkins, D. B., & Metcalf, K M., (2006). The art of Teaching (4th edition)., New York: McGraw-Hill.
Csordas T., (1999)., Self and Person,‖ in Bode (ed.), Psychological Anthropology (Praeger, 1999), 331-350.
De Guzman, Rosita Santos., Ph. D., (2007) Advanced Methods in Educational Assessment & Evaluation: Assessment of
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Demetrio, Fernando and Zialcita, (1991)., The Soul (95-97); ―One is not Enough, (99-101) in The Soul Book GCF
Books.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

DIOMERL EDWARD B. BALDO MIRICK H. SERRADO SONIA U. ARCILLA

Faculty Program Director OIC-Campus Dean

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