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Approval Sheet

Course Title: Understanding the Self

Course Code/ Number: GE: UTS
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COURSE SYLLABUS IN GE: UTS – UNDERSTANDING THE SELF, 1ST Semester, S.Y. 2023- 2024

PSU Vision An internationally recognized university that provides relevant and innovative education and research for lifelong learning and sustainable
development.
PSU Mission Palawan State University is committed to upgrade people’s quality of life by providing education opportunities through excellent instruction,
research and innovation, extension, production services and transnational collaboration.
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PSU Shared Values E – excellence

Q – quality assurance
U – unity in diversity
A – advocacy for sustainable development
L – leadership by example
I – innovation
T – transparency
Y – youth empowerment
Institutional Outcomes The Palawan State University graduates are expected to be agents of change, creative and critical thinkers, effective communicators,
research-oriented learners, and value laden individuals.
College Goals and The program aims to:
Program Objectives 1. Complete understanding of the concepts, principles and the theories of Financial Management.
2. Help the students to seek employment and assume entry-level jobs or positions of responsibility as financial analyst, financial
manager, or executive.
3. Prepare the students to pursue a teaching career or graduate studies in business.
Course Title Understanding the Self
Course Code/ Number GE: UTS
Course Description 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,

The course is intended to facilitate the exploration of the issues and concerns regarding self and identity to arrive at a better understanding
of oneself. 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 experiences 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 their selves to attain a better
quality of life.

The course is divided into three major parts: The first part seeks to understand the construct of the self from various disciplinal
perspectives: philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and psychology—as well as the more traditional division between the East and West—
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each seeking to provide answers to the difficult but essential question of “What is the self?” And raising, among others, the question: “Is
there even such a construct of the self?”

The second parts explored 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. The third and final part identifies three areas of concern for young students: learning, goal setting, and managing
stress. It also provides for the more practical application of the concepts discussed in this course and enables them the hands-on
experiences of developing self-help plans for self-regulating learning, goal setting, and self-care.
Credit Units 3
Course Prerequisites None
Link to Program
Outcomes Course Outcomes Program Outcomes
a b c d e
a. Demonstrate 1. Discuss the different representations and
corporate and social conceptualizations of the self from various
responsibility I P D D P
perspectives.
b. Perform the basic
functions of 2. Examine the different influences, factors and forces
management such as I P D D P
that shape the self.
planning, organizing,
staffing, directing,
3. Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in
leading, and
controlling. analyzing the development of oneself and identity
I P D D P
c. Apply information by developing a theory of the self.
and communication
technology (ICT) 4. Explore the different aspects of self and identity.
I P D D P
skills as required by
business 5. Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating
environment the various aspects of self and identity. I P D D P
d. Work effectively with
other stakeholders 6. Identify the different forces and institutions that I P D D P
and manage conflict impact the development of various of aspects of self
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in the workplace. and identity.

e. Select the proper
decision tools to 7. Examine oneself against the different aspect of self-
critically, analytically discussed in class. I P D D P
and creatively solve
problems and drive 8. Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to
results manage and care for different aspects of the self. I P D D P

9. Acquire and hone new skills and learnings for better

managing of oneself and behaviors; and
I P D D P

10. Apply these new skills to oneself and functioning for

a better-quality life. I P D D P

Legend (for program outcomes):

I- Introduced concepts/ principle P- Practiced with supervision D- Demonstrated across different settings with minimal supervision

Course Outcomes At the end of the course the students should be able to:
The Self from Various Perspectives
a) Discuss the different representations and conceptualizations of the self from various perspectives.
b) Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different disciplines and perspectives.
c) Examine the different influences, factors and forces that shape the self.
d) Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of oneself and identity by developing a theory of the self.
Unpacking the Self
e) Explore the different aspects of self and identity.
f) Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the various aspects of self and identity.
g) Identity the different forces and institutions that impact the development of various of aspects of self and identity.
h) Examine oneself against the different aspect of self-discussed in class.
Managing and Caring for the Self
i) Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to manage and care for different aspects of the self.
j) Acquire and hone new skills and learnings for better managing of oneself and behaviors; and
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k) Apply these new skills to oneself and functioning for a better-quality life.
Course Format Collaborative Learning, Product-oriented and performance assessment

LEARNING PLAN
Intended Learning
Course Course Content/ Subject Teaching and Learning Resource Textbooks/
Time Frame Outcomes Assessment Tasks
Outcomes Matter/ Topic Activities Materials References
Week 1 1. Share Orientation/Introduction Activities to do: Cruz, Elline.,
(3 hours) Reflections to course Magalona, Ethel.,
and insights.  Introduce Yourself Sit in a circle and asking Sadsad, Evelyn.
2. Create a Activity/ Getting to the students to introduce (2018).
community Know themselves, talk about Understanding the
of learners  Introducing the their own personal goals Self: Developing
by engaging course and their course Oral Questioning Course Outline/ Life skills.
in requirements and expectations. Course Syllabus Mindshapers
collaborative policy Accomplish the Self- Textbook Co.Inc. Manila.
discussion  Discussion of the Class Discussions: Awareness (Understanding
with peers. mechanics of the Raising fundamental Worksheet the Self)
course questions regarding the
self.

Surfacing students’ belief

and concerns regarding
the self.
Week 2-3 CO 1 1) Define the Chapter 1: The self: its Self – Awareness Individual Task: Lectures Alata, Eden.,
(6 hours) CO 2 concept ‘the Nature and Significance Training Activity Accomplish the Self- Textbook Caslib, Bernardo.,
CO 3 self’.  The Nature of the (Exploration of a Awareness Worksheet Serafica, Janice
CO 4 2) Discuss the Self student’s passions, Worksheet Performances Patria (2018)
meaning of  The Process of interests and talents) Understanding the
“identity” Discovering the Self. Rex Book
3) Determine “Self” Introduce yourself in Store, Inc. Manila
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the process  The Johari

of Window: Getting to MSc, L. R. (2023).
Understandi know “The Self” 17 Self-
ng the ‘self’ Determining the Awareness
4) Recognize Four Quadrants Activities and
the concepts Exercises (+Test).
associated PositivePsycholog
with the ‘self’ y.com.
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5) Explain the https://positivepsy
quadrants in chology.com/self-
Johari awareness-
Window exercises-
activities-test/

Week 4-7 CO 1 1. Comprehend Chapter 2: The Self in Activities to do: Collaborative Work: Cruz, Elline.,
(12 hours) CO 2 the concepts Various Perspective points will be given Magalona, Ethel.,
CO 3 behind the for group Sadsad, Evelyn.
CO 4 self in allied  Philosophical Collaborate (Brainstorm presentation Textbook (2018).
CO 6 science Perspective on on the differences of Video Understanding the
CO 7 2. Decipher the Self Buddhism, Hinduism, Individual Images Self: Developing
differences  Sociological Taoism, Confucianism) submission of essay Lectures Life skills.
between Perspective of the on how do I Mindshapers
each Self Essay (500-word essay understand myself? Co.Inc. Manila.
principle  Anthropological on how I understand
3. Explain the Perspective on myself?) Individual
uniqueness Self submission of essay Schoolshits - The
of these  Concepts of Self in Essay (your role in your on your role in your Self in Eastern
Eastern Eastern family, community and family, community Perspective |
views Philosophy society. and society Understanding the
4. Identify how Self - Wattpad.
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insights https://www.wattp
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5. Identify the
meaning of
self in the
realm of
Social
Sciences.
6. Distinguish
the role of
the
significant
others in the
formation of
the self.
7. Determine
the
contributions
of the society
and one’s
culture in
forging ‘the
self’
8. Analyze how
self-esteem
influences
the formation
of identity
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Week 8-9 CO 1 1. Comprehend Chapter 3: Unpacking Activities to do: Individual Alata, Eden.,
(4 hours) CO 9 the value of the Self submission of essay Textbooks Caslib, Bernardo.,
CO 10 one’s  Physical Self on your physical Films Serafica, Janice
physical  Sexual Self Grounding Technique Video Patria (2018)
characteristics,
image  The Images Understanding the
2. Identify the Material/Economic Essay (500-word essay personal traits, and Performances Self. Rex Book
varied Self on your physical role in your family Store, Inc. Manila
components characteristics, personal and community
of the traits, and role in your Counseling -
physical self family and community) Performance Task Counseling
3. Determine Therapists
ways to care Physical Self-Care and Video presentation Chicago, IL.
for the Wellness Activity about self-care https://depthcouns
physical self eling.org/blog/win
4. Develop The Role of Materialism Quiz nicott-true-false-
ways to Define and discuss the self
further concepts (Health, Diet, https://
enhance Hygiene, Social Graces, positivepsycholog
physical Composure) y.com/grounding-
health and techniques/
image.
5. Identify the
stages in in
the unfolding
of the sexual Physical Self-Care
self | Self Care. (n.d.
6. Determine Self Care.
the https://www.schoo
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7. Decipher the
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consequenc
es of
uncontrolled
sexuality
8. Determine
the ways to
prevent the
spread of
STDs.
9. Comprehend
the meaning
of materialist
concepts
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Week 10-14 CO 1 1. Comprehend Chapter 3: Managing Activities to do: Group Tasks Performances Cruz, Elline.,
(15 hours) the essence and Caring for the Self Quiz Video Magalona, Ethel.,
of ethics in  Moral Spiritual Reaction Paper Images Sadsad, Evelyn.
one’s life. Development Prayer and Yoga Lectures (2018).
2. Know the  Digital Self Understanding the
nature and  Intellectual Activity about respecting Self: Developing
role of Development other’s opinions Life skills.
morality Debate on Different Mindshapers
3. Discuss aspects of situation Co.Inc. Manila.
values and
its role in Spending time in nature TED-Ed. (2020,
self-image June 18). What
and yoga does to your
4. Distinguish body and brain -
existential Krishna Sudhir
humanism in [Video]. YouTube.
relation to https://www.youtu
the formation be.com/watch?
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of the self. v=_8kV4FHSdNA

May 15-18 CO 1: 1) Comprehend Chapter 4: Managing Activity to do: Alata, Eden.,

(10 hours) the impact of and Caring the Self Caslib, Bernardo.,
CO 2: emotions to  Managing Stress in Meditation, Yoga and Group tasks Serafica, Janice
the self Times of Crisis Deep Breathing Performance tasks Performances Patria (2018)
2) Identify ways  Self-Care Quiz Lectures Understanding
to develop  Grit and Resilience Positive self-talk Videos the Self. Rex
coping skills  Emotion: Nature Images Book Store, Inc.
3) Assess one’s and Management Evaluating priorities Manila
self in the
face of life Social support TED-Ed. (2023,
pressures Eliminating stressors May 18). Is it
4) Develop normal to talk to
ways to yourself? [Video].
effectively YouTube. https://
manage the www.youtube.com
effects of life /watch?
pressures v=iNyUmbmQQZg

FINAL EXAMINATION
Course References Main References:

a. Cruz, Elline., Magalona, Ethel., Sadsad, Evelyn. (2018). Understanding the Self: Developing Life skills. Mindshapers Co.Inc. Manila.
b. Alata, Eden., Caslib, Bernardo., Serafica, Janice Patria (2018) Understanding the Self. Rex Book Store, Inc. Manila
c. Understanding-the-Self.pdf. (n.d.). Scribd. Retrieved January 31, 2023, from
https://www.scribd.com/document/421953324/Understanding-the-Self-pdf

Other Reference:
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 Schools hits - The Self in Eastern Perspective | Understanding the Self - Wattpad. (n.d.). https://www.wattpad.com/680971694-
schoolshits-the-self-in-eastern-perspective
 MSc, L. R. (2023). 17 Self-Awareness Activities and Exercises (+Test). PositivePsychology.com. https://positivepsychology.com/self-
awareness-exercises-activities-test/
 TED-Ed. (2020, June 18). What yoga does to your body and brain - Krishna Sudhir [Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8kV4FHSdNA
 Physical Self-Care | Self Care. (n.d.-c). Self Care. https://www.schoolpsychologyselfcare.com/physical-self-care

Additional Materials Cellphone, Laptop, Projector, Internet

Course Requirements:

Written Works/Outputs 30%

Quizzes/Seat works/Assignments 20%
Reflections 10%

Course Requirements Performance Tasks 30%

Individual/Group projects 20%
Absences/Values 10%

Major Examination 40%

100%

Course Policies 1. Students must comply with all the requirements to pass the course.
2. Students’ presence and participation are highly encouraged. Students who consecutively arrive late in lecture or recitation will have
their Class Participation grade lowered.
3. Outputs/projects must be submitted on time. Late submissions will still be accepted but with corresponding deductions. Valid Reasons
are required for those who cannot pass on time.
4. Instructions/Rubrics should be read first before doing any activities.
5. Real name, Year, Program, Block (if applicable), and Subject must be included in submission of every activity. Example: Zhaibo Nisa
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6. Student must respect everyone inside the classroom, if someone is talking, listen.
7. Students must observe proper attire during class hour.
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