SCHOOL OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
NEW GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF COURSE OUTLINE
VISION
A community of dynamic and proactive scholars and learners within the Asia-Pacific Region, upholding high standards of
excellence in education, research, and community service, towards the attainment of a better quality of life.
MISSION
To purposefully link quality education, training, and research with community service in pursuing the holistic development of
individuals through innovative programs and productive activities attuned to the needs of the global community.
GOALS
St. Dominic College of Asia, a private, non-sectarian HEI aims to: 1. Prepare the students to become competent, productive, and
socially responsible professionals by means of learner-centered activities provided through both traditional and non-traditional
delivery modes of instruction. 2. Actively promote research and the utilization of new technology for the enhancement of
individual competencies. 3. Assume leadership role in addressing the concerns of the academic community towards improving
their quality of life.
Core values SDCA anchors itself on this set of Core Values:
S – Service
D - Dynamism
C - Competence
A - Accountability
Quality Policy
SDCA commits to providing excellent academic and support services that exceed the expectations of all stakeholders as the
College continuously develops and sustains the effectiveness of its quality management system.
Quality objectives
1. To achieve excellence in academic programs and projects guided by the College vision – mission, and in compliance with the
CHED, DepEd and TESDA requirements as well as those standards observed by duly accredited educational institutions.
2. To establish, implement and maintain effective and efficient quality management system.
3. To assume leadership role in improving the quality of life of the people by engaging SDCA stakeholders in meaningful
community services.
4. To focus on its task of revolutionizing education by instilling creativity and innovation among the faculty members, students
and administrative staff working collaboratively on enhancing the culture of research in the College.
5. To identify, nurture, and enhance human, physical and financial resources for productivity and sustainability.
COURSE CODE : GE104
COURSE NAME : Understanding the Self
NO. OF UNITS : 3
NO. OF HOURS : 3
PRE-REQUISITE : None
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.
This course is intended to facilitate the exploration of the issues and concerns
regarding self and identity to arrive at a better understanding of one
’s self. 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.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
The Self From Various Perspectives
a. Discuss the different representations and conceptualizations of the self from various disciplines’ 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. Demonstrates critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of one’s self and identity by developing a
theory of the self
Unpacking The Self
a. Explore the different aspects of self and identity
b. Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the various aspects of self and identity
c. Identify the different forces and institutions that impact the development of various aspects of self and identity
d. Examine one’s self against the different aspects of self-discussed in class
Managing and Caring For The Self
a. Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to manage and care for different aspects of the self
b. Acquire and hone new skills and learning’s for better managing of one’s self and behaviors
c. Apply these new skills to one’s self and functioning for a better quality of life.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Week Course Content
1 PART I (WEEK 1 TO 5) THE SELF FROM VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES
The Self in Philosophical Perspective
- Socrates, Plato, Augustine, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Freud, Ryle, Churchland, and Merleau- Ponty
2 The Self in Sociological Perspective (with social construction in Western Thought)
3 The Self in Anthropological Perspective
4 The Self in Psychological Perspective
5 The Self in Western and Oriental/Eastern Thought
6 PRELIM EXAMINATION
7 PART II (WEEK 7 TO 11) UNPACKING THE SELF
The Physical Self
8 The Sexual Self
9 The Material/Economical Self
10 The Spiritual Self
11 The Political and Digital Self
12 MIDTERM EXAMINATION/ PROJECT
13 PART III ( WEEK 13 TO 17) MANAGING AND CARING THE SELF
The concept of Learning that influence the “Self”
14 The importance of goal orientation of oneself
15 Taking care of one’s self: A Health Perspective
16 Self in relation to Gender and Development
17 Culminating Activity (class initiative like seminar, special lecture and others)
18 FINAL EXAMINATION
Textbook & References:
Grading System:
Component Percentage
Oral Articulation 10
Class Participation 20
Learning Assessment (minor) 20
Learning Outcomes/Projects 25
Major Examination 25
Total 100
The Semestral Grade is obtained by getting the sum of the 33% of the Prelim Grade (PG), 33% of Midterm Grade
(MG), and 34% of the Final Grade (FG) for the course.
SG= (PG x 0.33) + (MG x 0.33) + (FG x 0.34)
Classroom Policies
On Attendance
A student who incurs more than the maximum allowable absences, i.e. 20% of the required school days, shall be
reported/referred to the General Education Coordinator, who shall determine whether or not the student should be given a failing
grade and given no credit for the course or subject, for reasons considered valid and acceptable to the school. In a case the
student is allowed to continue, he shall be held responsible in keeping up with lessons and assignments and taking examinations
when applicable. Tardiness of more than 30 minutes is considered as absent.
On ID
Students should always wear their ID inside the campus.
On Cleanliness
Students should help in the maintenance of cleanliness and orderliness inside the classroom.
References
Bandura, A. (1999). Social Cognitive Theory of Personality. In Pervinand, John (eds.) Handbook of Personality Theory
and Research. 2nd ed. Guilford Press.
Chafee, J. (2013). Who are you? Consciousness, Identity and the self. In Philosophers Way
Csordas, T. (1999). Self and the Person. Psychological Anthropology. Prager
Ciccarelli, S.K. & White, J.N. (2014), Psychology. 3rd Edn.
Belk (2013). Extended Self in a Digital World. Journal of Consumer Research.
Demello, M. (2014). Beautiful Bodies
Doronilla, ML (1997). An overview of Filipino Perspectives on democracy. UP TSWC
Feldman, R. (2008). Understanding Psychology. 8th edn. McGraw Hill
Fisher, H. (2004). Why We Love: The Nature and Chemistry of Romantic Love
J. Dunlosky, K.A., et.al. (2013). Improving Students Learning With Effective Learning Techniques
Locke, E. (2002). Setting Goals for Life and Happiness. Handbook of Positive Psychology. Oxford University Press
Prepared by:
Understanding the Self Team
New General Education Faculty Members
As a SDCA student, I affirm and certify that:
1. The syllabus for Understanding The Self for the 1st semester of AY 2019-2020 for the
______________________________________________ course at St. Dominic College of Asia was
explained by the Professor;
2. I read and understood the contents of the syllabus for the course __________________, for this 1st
semester, AY 2019-2020 as part of my course at St. Dominic College of Asia;
3. I do not have any question about the contents of the course syllabus;
4. I submit to what was written in the syllabus, and finally;
5. I will do my part in complying to what was written in the syllabus, making my stay in SDCA meaningful and
fruitful.
_____________________________ _____________________________
STUDENT PARENT/GUARDIAN
(Signature over Printed Name) (Signature over Printed Name)
_____________________________ _____________________________
DATE SIGNED DATE SIGNED
(Student’s Copy)
(Please detach Instructor’s copy below the line and submit to instructor on the second meeting of the class)
As a SDCA student, I affirm and certify that:
1. The syllabus for Understanding The Self for the 1st semester of AY 2019-2020 for the
______________________________________________ course at St. Dominic College of Asia was
explained by the Professor;
2. I read and understood the contents of the syllabus for the course __________________, for this 1st
semester, AY 2019-2020 as part of my course at St. Dominic College of Asia;
3. I do not have any question about the contents of the course syllabus;
4. I submit to what was written in the syllabus, and finally;
5. I will do my part in complying to what was written in the syllabus, making my stay in SDCA meaningful and
fruitful.
_____________________________ _____________________________
STUDENT PARENT/GUARDIAN
(Signature over Printed Name) (Signature over Printed Name)
_____________________________ _____________________________
DATE SIGNED DATE SIGNED
(Instructor’s Copy)
