SAN MATEO MUNICIPAL COLLEGE

Gen. Luna St. Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal

Tel. No. (02) 997-9070
www.smmc.edu.ph

COURSE TITLE : Understanding the Self COURSE CODE : Self 1________

CONTACT HOURS : 54__________________________________ CREDIT UNITS : 3____________
PRE-REQUISITES : ____________________________________ CO-REQUISITES : _____________

I. Program Outcomes:

The General Education Curriculum aims to develop the following competencies-based outcomes:

A. INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge)

1. Analyze “texts” (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically.

2. Demonstrate proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, and use of new technologies.
3. Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge.
4. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking.
5. Apply different analytical modes in problem solving.

B. PERSONAL AND CIVIC COMPENTENCIES (Values)

1. Appreciate the complexity of the human condition.

2. Interpret the human experience from various perspectives
3. Examines the contemporary world from both Philippines and global perspectives
4. Take responsibility or knowing and being Filipino
5. Reflect critically on shared concerns
6. Generate innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards.
7. Make decisions based on moral norms and imperatives.
8. Advocate respects from human rights.

C. PRACTICAL SKILLS
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Gen. Luna St. Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal
Tel. No. (02) 997-9070
www.smmc.edu.ph

1. Work effectively in a group.

2. Apply computing tools to process information effectively
3. Use current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research
4. Negotiate the world of technology responsibly
5. Create solutions to problems in various fields
6. Manage one’s knowledge, skills, and values for responsible and productive living.
7. Organize one’s self for lifelong learning.

II. Program Outcomes Addressed by the Course:

1. Analyze “texts” (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically.

2. Demonstrate proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, and use of new technologies.
3. Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge.
4. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking.
5. Apply different analytical modes in problem solving.
6. Appreciate the complexity of the human condition.
7. Interpret the human experience from various perspectives
8. Examines the contemporary world from both Philippines and global perspectives
9. Take responsibility or knowing and being Filipino
10. Reflect critically on shared concerns
11. Generate innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards.
12. Make decisions based on moral norms and imperatives.
13. Advocate respects from human rights
14. Work effectively in a group
15. Organize one’s self for life long learning

III. Course Outline and Time Frame:

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Gen. Luna St. Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal
Tel. No. (02) 997-9070
www.smmc.edu.ph

Week Course Content/Subject Matter

Week 1 • Introduction of Oneself
• SMMC Vision and Mission
• Goals and Objectives
• Policies and Expectations
• Personal Vision and Mission
Week 2 Philosophy:
•Socrates, Plato and Augustine to Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Freud, Ryle, Churchland and Merleau-
Ponty- all try to answer the question Who are you?
Week 3 Sociology
• The self as a product of modern society among other constructions
• Mead and the social self
Week 4 Sociology
• The self as a product of modern society among other constructions
• Mead and the social self
Week 5 Anthropology
• The Self and person in contemporary anthropology
• The self-embedded in culture
Week 6 Psychology
The Self as a Cognitive Construction:
-William James and the Me-Self; I-Self
-Global vs differentiated models
-Real and Ideal self-concept
-Multiple vs Unified selves
-True vs False
Week 7 The Self as Proactive and Agentic
The Self in Western and Oriental/Eastern thought
• Individualistic vs Collective self
•The Social Constructions of the Self in Western thought
• The Self as embedded in relationships and through spiritual development in Confucian thought
Week 8 The PHYSICAL SELF:
• The self as impacted by the body
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Tel. No. (02) 997-9070
www.smmc.edu.ph

• The impact of culture on body image and self Esteem: The importance of beauty
Week 9 SEXUAL SELF
• Development of Secondary sex characteristics and the human reproductive system
• Discussing the Erogenous Zones
• Understanding the Human sexual response
• The basic biology of sexual behaviour
• Understanding the Chemistry of Lust, love and attachment
• The Psychological aspect:
• What turns people on: the phases of sexual response
• The diversity of sexual behaviour; solitary, heterosexual, homosexual and bisexual, transsexual
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STIs)
• Methods of Contraception (natural and artificial)
Week 10 The 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
Week 11 The Spiritual Self: The practice of religion: belief in supernatural being and power
• The concepts 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
Week 12-14 E. The Political Self
• Developing a Filipino Identity: Values, Traits, Community and Institutional factors
• Establishing a democratic culture

F. The Digital Self: Self and other in cyberspace

• I, me, myself and my user ID online identity
• 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;
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Tel. No. (02) 997-9070
www.smmc.edu.ph

gender and sexuality online

Week 15-18 Managing and Caring for the Self

a. Learning to be a better student
• What happens during learning? Brain and behaviour changes
• Metacognition and study strategies
• Managing your own learning: Self-regulated learning
b. Setting goals for Success
• The importance of goals
• Bandura’s Self efficacy, Dweck’sMindset (growth vs fixed)
• Locke’s goal setting theory
c. Taking charge of one’s health
• Stressors and responses
• Sources of coping and strength
• Stress and Filipinos: The social and cultural dimensions of stress
• Taking care of the self: The need for self-care and compassion

At the end of the course, the student is expected to have acquired:

1. a basic knowledge of personality theories;
2. a better understanding of their personality, self and identity, along with knowledge of the influential forces which impact on these such
as gender, culture, family and relationships; and
3. basic skills in managing the self and identity. (CMO 20, s. 2013)

IV. Course Description:

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Gen. Luna St. Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal
Tel. No. (02) 997-9070
www.smmc.edu.ph

“Adolescence is a developmental stage commonly thought to be a time of physical, emotional, and psychological vulnerability.
Foremost among the concerns of this life stage are issues of self and identity. The course is intended to enable the process of
exploration and thereby help students arrive at an understanding of the concepts of personality, self and identity. Two major objectives
are thus envisioned: the introduction of major theories of personality – its nature, development and dynamics as well as those forces
and factors that lead to the formation of a self and identity; and the provision of experiential learning so as to ground these theories and
perspectives in students’ concerns and issues relating to their personal self and identity.

“Thus self-discovery exercises and activities, reflection papers and personal journals will be used as the focal point of lectures
and class discussions, thereby providing the foundation and structure for all course learnings. Other learning tools such as personality
tests and measures will also be used. (CMO 20, s. 2013)

V. Course Policies
1. Attendance must be properly observed
2. Three consecutive absences without valid reason would mean UNOFFICIALLY DROPPED.
3. Only 15 minutes (if first subject) or 5 minutes grace period will be given to the late comers after he/she will not be
accommodated.
4. Three consecutive late will be equivalent to one absent.
5. Late submission of projects will not be accepted.
6. Project /s and other requirements must be submitted, only in the school on or before the deadline. Failure to submit them on
time, except for most valid reason, means 5.0
7. Cheating is highly prohibited in any class activity. Cheating means 5.0
8. Special exams will be given only if reasons are valid.
9. Turn off/into silent mode the cell phone during class hours.
10. Always remember to maintain the orderliness and cleanliness of the classroom by the assigned cleaners of the day.
11. Observe ethics inside or outside the classroom.
12. No combing of hair, applying face powder or lipstick when the instructor/professor is still inside the room.
13. Only subject-related task must be done during the hour/s.

VI. Grading System:

60% - Class Standing (Formative Test, Reports, Recitations, Reflection Papers, Attendance, Attitude, etc)
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Gen. Luna St. Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal
Tel. No. (02) 997-9070
www.smmc.edu.ph

40% - Major Examinations (Traditional and/or Authentic)

Total 100 %

Prepared by: Checked by:

CHARLIE P. CALIBUSO JR, LPT, MAT MRS. MELY S. TABUCOL

Name and signature of Instructor Dean / Head

JOHN REY S. HERNANDEZ LPT, MA, RCG, RPm.

Name and signature of Instructor

REYNALD ALFRED A. RECEDE, LPT, MAEd

Name and signature of Instructor

Noted by: Approved by:

Dean TERESITA C. DELA CRUZ Dr. ESTRELLA J. CINCO

AVP for Academic Affairs College President