College of Arts and Sciences Education

GE 1 – Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : GE 1
2. Course Name : Understanding the Self
3. Course Description : 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 and with the
academic-contextualizing matters discussed in the classroom and in 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 ad improve their selves to
attain a better quality of life.
4. Pre-requisite : None
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 3.0 units
7. Class Schedule : 5 hours per week

8. General Education Student Outcomes (SOs)

At the end of the undergraduate program, the students are expected to:

1. Exhibit proficient and effective communication;

2. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking;

3. Rationally evaluate Filipino historical and cultural values;

4. Personally and meaningfully assess contemporary social issues;

5. Manifest the ability to appreciate artistic beauty through objective evaluation of works of art; and

6. Rationally evaluate moral norms/imperatives as they affect individuals and society.

*Final assessment will be a final examination (from first topic to the last) using the Multiple Choices Type Questions.

9. Course Outcomes (COs) of GE 1 and their links to the General Education SOs General Education
SOs

1 2 3 4 5 6

Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to:

I
1. Classify how the self has been represented across disciplines and perspectives;
2. Identify the different aspects of self and identity; I

3. Distinguish forces and institutions that impact the development of various aspects of
E
self and identity; and
4. Construct schemes that would help in the better management of one’s self and behaviors.
E

Legend: I = Introduce; E = Enable; D = Demonstrate

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General Education Student Outcomes Course Outcomes

Vision: By 2022, a globally

recognized institution providing
quality, affordable and open
1. Exhibit proficient and 1. Classify how the self
education.
effective communication;
2. Demonstrate critical, has been represented across
Mission: Provide a dynamic and disciplines and perspectives;
analytical, and creative
supportive academic thinking;
environment through the 3. Rationally evaluate Filipino 2. Identify the different
highest standard of instruction, cultural values;
aspects of self and identity;
4. Personally and meaningfully
research and extension in a assess contemporary social
non-sectarian institution issues; 3. Distinguish forces and
committed to democratizing 5. Manifest the ability to institutions that impact the
appreciate artistic beauty development of various
access to education.
through objective evaluation
of works of art; and aspects of self and identity;
Values: Excellence, Integrity, and
6. Rationally evaluate moral
Honesty, Innovation, norms/imperatives as they
Teamwork affect individuals and 4. Construct schemes
society.
Core Competencies: Quality
that would help in the better
management of one’s self and
affordable open education.
behaviors.

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10. CO and Assessment Task Alignment

Course Outcomes Assessment Schedule Coverage

Theory-based
1. Classify how the self has been Multiple Choice First Exam Part 1:
represented across disciplines and Questions 1.1.University VMG, Hymn
perspectives
,Policies

1.2 Philosophy

2. Identify the different aspects of Multiple Choice Second Exam Part 2:

self and identity; Questions 2.1 Sociology
2.2 Anthropology
2.3 Psychology
2.4 Self in Western &
Oriental/Eastern Thought
3.Distinguish forces and institutions Multiple Choice Third Exam Part 3:
that impact the development of Questions Chapter 2 –
various aspects of self and identity; Unpacking the Self
and
4. Use new skills and learnings for Multiple Choice Final Exam Part 4:
better managing of one’s self and Questions Chapter 3
behaviors. Managing and Caring for
the Self
*Final assessment will be Final examination (from first topic to the last) using the Multiple Choices Type Questions.

11. Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Task Details
Schedule
First Exam The Self from Multiple Choice You are expected to discuss the different representations
Various Questions and conceptualizations of the self from various disciplinal
Perspectives : perspectives, compare and contrast, how the self has
Philosophy been represented across disciplines and perspectives
Second The Self from Multiple Choice You are expected to examine the different influences,
Exam Various Questions factors and forces that shape the self, and demonstrate
Perspectives: critical and reflective thought in analyzing the
Sociology development of one’s self and identity by developing a
Anthropology theory of the self.
Psychology
Western &
Oriental
Thoughts
Third Exam Unpacking the Multiple Choice You are expected to explore the different aspects of self
Self: Questions and identity, demonstrate critical, reflective thought in
integrating the various aspects of self and identity,
identify the different forces and institutions that impact
the development of various aspects of self and identity,

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and examine one’s self against the different aspects of

self-discussed in class.

Final Exam All topics Multiple Choice You are expected to understand the theoretical
discussed Questions underpinnings for how to manage and care for different
aspects of the self, acquire and hone new skills and
learnings for better managing of one’s self and behaviors
and apply these new skills to one’s functioning for a better
quality of life.

12. Course Outline and Time Frame

TIME
TOPICS FOR FIRST EXAMINATION TLA Required Readings
FRAME
Week 1 The Philosophy of University of Mindanao Presentation/Discussion Student Handbook
of the VMG of UM Course Syllabus
1. Vision, Mission and Goal
2. Orientation of Classroom Policies Motivational Activity:
3. Grading System - Getting to know Otig, et al (2018). A Holistic
me and you Approach in Understanding the
The Self from the Various - Two truths and Self. Mutya Publishing House.
Perspective a lie
- Bucket List https://www.education.com/d
Introduction to Understanding the Self - Journal Writing ownload/worksheet/106788/a
djectives-to-describe-
Philosophical View of Self: yourself.pd
• Socrates - Diagnostic
• Plato Exercise: How
• Augustine do you View
• Descartes Yourself?
• Locke - Philosopher’s
Gallery Walk
- Lecture/Group
Discussion
- Quiz
- Journal Writing

Week 2 Philosophical View of Self: Lecture Otig, et al (2018). A Holistic

• Hume Group Discussion Approach in Understanding the
• Kant Quiz Self. Mutya Publishing House.
• Freud Seatwork
• Ryle
Oral Recitation
• Churchland
Journal Writing
• Merleau-Ponty

The self in the Western and Oriental/Eastern

Thought

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TOPICS FOR SECOND EXAMINATION

Week 3 Sociological View of Self: Lecture-Discussion Otig, et al (2018). A Holistic
• The Self as a Product of Modern Society Video Making/Video Approach in Understanding the
Among Other Constructions Presentation- The Self. Mutya Publishing House.
• Mead and the Social Self Life of Van Gogh
Activity: Mirror,
Mirror on the Wall
Quiz Kottak, Conrad, Philip (2015).
Anthropological View of Self: Journal Writing Cultural Anthropology:
• The Self and the Person in Appreciating Cultural Diversity.
Contemporary Seatwork – Me and McGraw
• Anthropology My Culture
• The Self Embedded in Culture
A Self-Assessment
Test for Congruence
Journal Writing
Reflection paper
Lecture-Discussion
Group
Activity/Sharing
Reflection paper
Journal Writing
Quiz

Week 4 Psychological View of Self: Lecture Otig, et al (2018):A Holistic

• The Self as A Cognitive Construction Class Activity – “ I Approach in Understanding the
• William James’ The Me-Self and I-Self Am Who I Am” Self. Mutya Publishing House
• Real and Ideal Self-Concepts
Lecture-Discussion
• Ideal Self vs. Real Self
Diagnostic Test
• Multiple vs Unified Selves
• Allport’s Personality Theory Quickie Survey
• True vs False Selves Test/Exercise
Oral Recitation
Class Activity –
Think-Pair-Share
Role Playing
Journal Writing

TOPICS FOR THIRD EXAMINATION

Week Unpacking The Self Lecture Activities: Otig, et al (2018). A Holistic
5&6 • The Physical Self - Movie Making Approach in Understanding the
• The Sexual Self on “The Best Self. Mutya Publishing House.
• The Material/Economic Self Presentation of
• The Spiritual Self the Physical
• The Political Self Self”
• The Digital Self

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- Take the Bataga et al (2015) Introduction

Rosenberg Self- to Psychology: Concepts and
Esteem Scale Theories
- Ramp and Show
Body ,
- Therefore I Am
I shop Therefore I
Am
- Journal Writing
- Debate
- Show and Tell
- Quiz
TOPICS FOR FINAL EXAMINATION
Week Managing and Caring for the Self Diagnostic Exercise Otig, et al (2018). A Holistic
7-9 • Learning to be a better student Take the Brain Approach in Understanding the
• Metacognition and Study Strategies Dominance Test Self. Mutya Publishing House.
• Managing your Own Learning: Self- Take the
regulated Learning Metacognitive
• Locke’s Goal Setting Theory Awareness
Inventory
Stressors and Responses Concept Mapping Bataga et al (2015) Introduction
Lecture to Psychology: Concepts and
Sources of Coping and Strength Reflective Writing Theories
Summative Test
Group Sharing
Journal Writing
Quiz

Oral Recitation
Final Requirement:
Personal Case Study

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13. Textbook: Otig, et. al (2018). A holistic approach in understanding the self. Malabon City: Mutya
Publishing House, Inc.
14. Other References: Alata, E. J. (2018). Understanding the self. Rex Book Store.

Bulaong, et al. (2018). Ethics: foundation of moral valuation. Rex Bookstore, Manila

Kirst-Ashman, K. & Zastrow, C. (2016). Understanding human behavior and the social
environment (10th ed). Australia: Cengage Learning.

Slater, A., et al. (2017). An introduction to developmental psychology (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ:
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Velasquez, M. (2017). Philosophy: a text with readings (13th ed). Australia: Cengage Learning.

15. Policies and guidelines:

a. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.

b. A validated student identification card must always be worn by all students while attending classes.
c. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is called for at all
times.
d. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled. CELLULAR PHONES or any
ELECTRONIC GADGETS are NOT allowed during EXAMINATIONS.
e. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams are
recommended to attend the tutorial classes.

16. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment Methods
Weights
EXAMINATIONS
A. Exams 1 – 3 30%
- Multiple Choices Questions
B. Final Exam
- Multiple Choices Questions 30%
CLASS PARTICIPATION
C. Quizzes 10%
D. Research 15%
E. Oral Recitation 10%
F. Assignment 5%
Total 100%

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Prepared by: References reviewed by:

NOEMI U. BATAGA BRIGIDA E. BACANI, MAED - LS

Cluster Head Head, LIC

CHRISTINE MONTERA
Faculty

ANNE TALIB
Faculty

LOCHELLE LEE AUTIDA

Faculty

FARAH TAUDIL
Faculty

CLAUDIN JUANITEZ
Faculty

Reviewed by: Recommending approval:

SAMSON A. BERNALES, JR., MA-Philo KHRISTINE MARIE D. CONCEPCION, Ph.D

Discipline Chair, Social Sciences Discipline Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Education

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO II, EdD

AVP, Learning Innovation and Design

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