Republic of the Philippines

Province of Cebu
City of Talisay

TALISAY CITY COLLEGE

Poblacion, City of Talisay, Cebu
1st Semester, A.Y. 2023 – 2024

GENERAL EDUCATION – SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Number GEUS
Course Name Understanding the Self

Course Credit 3 Units

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. This
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
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 themselves to attain a better quality of life that will enable them to proactively
address the needs of their locality and respond to the challenges of times through their value-laden curricular experience. .

Contact Hours/Week 3 hours

Pre - requisite None

GEO2.A1. Higher levels of comprehension (textual, visual etc.)

GEO2.B1. Appreciation of the human condition
GEO2.B2. Capacity to personally interpret the human experience.
General Education Outcomes-based GEO2. B3. Ability to view the contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives.
Competencies GEO2.B4. Self-assuredness in knowing and being Filipino.
GEO2.B6. Ability to reflect on moral norms/imperatives as they affect individual and society.
CMO No.20 S.2013
GEO2.B7. Ability to appreciate and contribute to artistic beauty.
GEO2.B8. Understand and respect for human rights.
GEO2.B9. Ability to contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s development

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 Attributes of a TCC Graduate

Teacher Education Program Industrial Technology Program Hospitality Management Program

Eloquent Conversationalist – a conversant mentor who serves as Technically Skillful – a graduate who is an expert in technique Transformed – exemplified values of character,
an instrument in providing linguistic opportunities to learners and method in performing job operations. A graduate who is altruism, responsibility, excellence, and stewardship.
resulting in mastery of the medium of instruction without the fear known for skill manually and intellectually. In the workplace, Competent – demonstrated excellence of HM Core
rejection or discrimination. he is categorized as class-A worker, the highest place among competencies leading towards global competitiveness.
Dignified Individual – a value-laden individual knitted in his own the rank and file. Customer Service-Oriented – delivered top-shelf
values, culture and socio-economic strata becomes an instrument Committed – a graduate who has a strong obligation to abide customer service through micro and macro skills
in emboldening the values of a God-fearing and a morally upright with the responsibilities given by the organization or institution relevant to hospitality standard operating procedures.
person suited to in a refined community. where he is a part of. Business-Driven – possessed vast entrepreneurial skills
Universal Researcher – a scholarly graduate honed with research Collaborative – a graduate who passionately desires to work in various business enterprise.
skills aligned with the direction of his career in achieving a together especially in a joint intellectual effort and is willing to Systematic – produced well-thought-of research with
common goal as well as responding and addressing promptly to work with others to attain designated goals. useful findings benefiting the community and the
the needs of the society. Morally Upright – a graduate who is a value-driven individual as society as a whole.
Community-Oriented – a sustained educator who instils in the shown in his eagerness to have a positive impact in his Holistic – performed optimum application of
minds of the youth empathy for the people through sharing a community. competencies towards professional, social, and ethical
generous and warm-hearted outlook on issues and trends in Outright Communicator – a graduate who can adequately responsibility in the domains of operation and
ecological, political, social and cultural concerns. express his thoughts clearly through verbal and non-verbal implementation.
Associative Collaborator – a collegial professional who exudes means. Research is also a strong factor to develop student’s Multilingual – conversed effectively in the lingua franca
high self-esteem in promoting liberalism and optimism in the communication skills, verbally and non-verbally. available in the given situation.
interactive exchange of ideas. Logical Leader – a graduate who can influence others. To
Transactional Analyst – a creative and critical thinker with a sharp contribute maximum output but with minimum input of time,
mind and an unprejudiced and inquisitive approach utilizing effort or money. A graduate who can motivate or inspire
technology and student’s intellectual faculties in the pursuit of his people to attain the pre-planned objective of the organization.
aspiration. Dynamic – a graduate who is adaptive and has a continuous
Exceptionally Competitive – a professional teacher who is reconstruction of the past to keep abreast with the ever-
responsive to transform lethargic individuals into a dynamic changing demands of the modern times.
citizen with excellence in meeting global standards through the Service Oriented – a graduate who has the ability and the
development of system of procedures using automation. responsibility as a worker in facilitating the needs and
expectations of the management in accord with the norms and
objectives from within and without.

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COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME
Week Course Content and Outline

Week 1 Course Orientation

The Self from Various Perspectives
Introduction to Philosophical Theories About Self
 A Holistic Understanding of Peace and Violence
Week 2 Psychological Theories About Self
 Resolving and Transforming Conflicts
Week 3  Sociological Theories About Self
Week 4  Anthropological Theories About Self
Week 5  The Interplay of the Different Theories in One’s Life
Week6 PRELIM EXAM

Week 7 Unpacking The Self

 The Physical, Sexual and Economical Self
Week 8  Sharing the Earth’s Resources
Week 9  Spiritual Self
Week 10  Spiritual and Faith Traditions as Resources for Peace
Week 11  Political Self and Being Filipino
Week 12 MIDTERM EXAM

Week 13 Managing and Caring For The Self

 Do Not Just Dream, Make it Happen
Week 14  Education in the Milieu

Week 15  Cultivating Inner Peace

Week 16  Undertaking the Journey to Self-Development and Human Flourishing

Week 17  SMART GOALS for Self-Development and Flourishing

Week 18 FINAL EXAM

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 Alignment of Course Outcomes with Summative Assessment Tasks

Course Objectives Summative Assessment Details

Tasks
At the end of the semester, the students
are expected to:

1. critique key milestone in one’s Self-Examination Activity The students will recall the different theories and concepts about the self and conduct a research based on such
identity formation through the lens theories. Next, list at least ten realization they find out that can help improve the concept of their selves. Then,
of different theories and they will analyze which realization they want to attain and make a specific and realistic action plan out of it.
perspectives;

2. analyze one’s personality and Self-Assessment Check The students will determine the different Filipino values and traits that they possess in identifying themselves as a
sexuality in the context of Filipino Filipino through acrostic and essay writing.
values and traits in order to build a
flourishing relationship to oneself
and to others; and

3. formulate an interdisciplinary plan Goal Setting The students will create a SMART Goal for Personal Plan for Self-Development and Flourishing. Knowing the
for self-development and personal different step or process in attaining the goal of becoming a better individual.
flourishing.

General Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)

Education Desired Learning Course Content/ Resource Time
Assessment Tasks
Outcome Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Synchronous Asynchronous Conventional Material Table
(GEO)

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 At the end of this The Self in Various Theories
term, students will be
able to: A. Philosophical Theories Self-Assessment Exercise
GEO2.A1. about Self Self- Identity Self- The students will be tasked to Slide Week 1
Higher levels of  Identify key  A Holistic Understand- Assessment Wheel Assessment answer questions that will allow to presentation
comprehension theories of the ing of Peace and Exercise Exercise examine themselves in relation to
(textual, visual Self. Violence the quote of Socrates: “An
etc.) (CMO No.1, Series of 2019) unexamined life is not worth living.”
Reference Week 2
Psychological Theories book
GEO2.B1. about Self
Appreciation of  Resolving and
the human Transforming Conflicts
condition (CMO No.1, Series of 2019) Laptop
 Express respect B. Sociological Theory
GEO2.B7. Online Peer Concept Peer to Peer Peer to Peer Sharing Week 3
on individual di-
Ability to to Peer Mapping Sharing Based on the answers of the
versity through
appreciate and Sharing students on the Self-Assessment
the Circles of my
contribute to Exercise, they shall share their beliefs Additional
Multicultural Self
artistic beauty. to their peers via focus group notes
Activity.
discussions.
GEO2. B3.
 Analyze selected
Ability to view Online Quiz Essay Writing Short Quiz Week 4
cases using a
the contem- 20 Identification Test on the various
particular Theory Anthropological Theories
porary world perspective about the self
of the Self. about Self
from both
Philippine and
global Week 5
perspectives. Interactive Scrapbook Interactive Scrapbook Making
 Explain the Inter-
Discussion Making Discussion The students shall make a scrapbook
play of different
.GEO2.B7. about the three stages in their life –
theories. The Interplay of the
Ability to elementary, high school and college.
appreciate and Different Theories in One’s The students shall list down their
contribute to Life. salient characteristics with respect to
artistic beauty. such stages.

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  Examine the inter- Interactive Scrapbook Scrapbook In continuation to the scrapbook
play of different Discussion Making Making activity, on the following page of
GEO2.B2. theories in a part- their scrap book, they shall present
Capacity to icular scenario. the changes or differences in their
personally lives, the similarities and the possible
interpret the  Reflect on how reasons for the changes.
human the different
experience. theories relate to Self- Self- Self- Self-Examination Activity
one’s identity Examination Examination Examination The students shall answer set of
formation. Activity Activity Activity questions that will allow them to
compare and contrast how the self
can be influenced by the different
institutions in the society.

PRELIM EXAMINATION

General Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)

Desired Learning
Education Course Content/ Assessment Resource Time
Outcomes Asynchrono
Outcomes Subject Matter Synchronous Conventional Tasks Material Table
(DLO) us
(GEO)
At the end of this Unpacking the SELF
term, students will be
able to:
GEO2. B3. Slide
Ability to view  Explain human  The Physical, Sexual Interactive Research Interactive Oral Recitation related to the deve- presentation Week 7
the sexual behaviour. and Economical Self Discussion Work Discussion lopment of sexual characteristics
contemporary during the adolescent period Reference
world from book
both Philippine  Examine how Think-Pair- Awareness Pair and Share Awareness Campaign Slogan
and global Human Sexuality Share Campaign Laptop
perspectives. builds a great Activity Slogan
character and
GEO2.B6. promotes The students shall design an aware-
Ability to responsibility of ness campaign slogan- Advocacy Slide
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reflect on moral ones ’self. against the spread of STDs and STIs presentation
norms/imperati
ves as they My Budget in My Multiverse Week 8
affect individual  Sharing the Earth’s Interactive Creating a Interactive  The students will be tasked to create a Reference
and society.  Identity the role Resources Discussion Budget Plan Discussion One Week budget plan book
of consumer (CMO #1, series of 2019)
culture to Self
GEO2.A1. and Identity.
Higher levels of  Spiritual Self Group Self- Group Sharing  Letter to God Laptop Week 9
comprehension  Describe the Self (CMO #1, series of 2019) Sharing Reflection
in relation with  The students shall write a letter to God
(textual, visual
religious belief. expressing their sorrows,
etc.)
 triumphs, and gratitude.
GEO2.B4. Self-  Spiritual and Faith Buzz Session Essay Buzz Session Additional Week 10
assuredness in  Reflect on one’s Writing Essay Writing on What Makes a notes
Traditions as
knowing and selfhood in Millennial Filipino
Resources for Peace
being Filipino. relation to your
(CMO #1, series of 2019)
national Identity.
GEO2. B3. Content Self- Cultural Week 11
Ability to view Analysis Assessment Presentation Critical Analysis on the Millennial
 Political Self and
the
 Identify different Check Philippines
Being Filipino Discussion
Filipino values
contemporary
and traits in
world from
developing
both Philippine
Filipino identity.
and global
perspectives.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION

General Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)

Desired Learning
Education Course Content/ Assessment Resource Time
Outcomes Asynchrono
Outcomes Subject Matter Synchronous Conventional Tasks Material Table
(DLO) us
(GEO)

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 At the end of this MANAGING AND CARING
term, students will be FOR THE SELF
able to:
 Do not just Dream, Online Quiz Self- Short Quiz 10-ietm Identification test Slide Week 13
GEO2.B9.  Identify the meta- Make it Happen Reflection The students will identify what presentation
Ability to cognitive cognitive technique is present in the
contribute techniques that situations.
personally and you find most Reference
meaningfully to appropriate for book
the country’s yourself.
development.
 Education in the Case Analysis Case Analysis Case Analysis Case Analysis based on a short clip Laptop Week 14
 Discuss the Milieu related to the topic “Education on the
GEO2.B1. paradigm shift of (CMO #1, series of 2019) Milieu.”
Appreciation of a learner- Additional
the human centered notes
condition environment.
(CMO #1, series of
2019)
GEO2.B6.  Cultivating Inner Case Case Analysis Case Analysis Case Analyss about the factors that Week 15
Ability to Peace Analysis-Oral they find helpful in the situation.
reflect on moral  Explain the (CMO #1, series of 2019) Recitation
norms/imperati factors that you
ves as they find most helpful
affect individual to taking care of Self-Care Self—Care Self-Care Plan Designing a Self-Care plan indicating
and society. yourself. Plan Plan the ways in taking care of themselves.

 Design a self-care
 Undertaking the
plan SWOT Analysis Explore the areas and Week 16
Journey to Self-
Development and Interactive SWOT Interactive aspects of self’s strength and
 Examine the Discussion Analysis Discussion weaknesses.
Human Flourishing
different areas
and aspect of the
self-based on the
weaknesses and

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Essay Students Setting Goals Week 17
Goal Setting Writing Presentation Showing the factors in improving
 Design personal oneself.
goals adapting
the factors needs
to improve in
oneself.
 SMART GOALS for Commitment Chart
Self-Development Goal Setting Pair Sharing That shows the plan of students in
 Cr3eate a and Flourishing Think-pair- self-development and flourishing
Personal Plan for share using the SMART Method.
Self-Development
and Flourishing.

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Suggested Reading Alata, E.J.P., Caslib, B.N., Serafica, J.P., &Pawilen, R.A. (2018). Understanding the self. Rex Printing Company Inc.
and References Chaffee, J. (2015). The Philosopher’s way: Thinking Critically about Profound Ideas. 5th Ed. Boston: Pearson
Plato (2000). Plato: “The Republic.” Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Arcega A. F and Brawner D. G. (2018) Understanding the Self. C &E publishing, Inc.
Castro,L.N., Galace, J. ,(2010). Peace Education: A Pathway to a Culture of Peace

Belk (2013). Extended Self in a Digital World.Journal of Consumer Research .

Brawner, D. G., Arcega, A. F., 2018. Understanding the Self. C & E Publishing, Inc.
Supplementary Chafee, J. (2013) Who are you? Consciousness, Identity and the Self. In the Philosopher’s Way: Tjinking Critical about Profound Ideas . Pearson
Materials Gonzales & Hancock (2010). Mirror, Mirror on my FB Wall: Effects of Exposure to FB on self Esteem. Cyberpsychology, Behaviour and Social Networking. Doi.
10.1089/cyber.2009.0411
Lanusa, g. (2004) The Constitution of the Self. In David, R. (ed) Nation, Self and Citizenship: An invitation to Philippines Sociology. Anvil Publishing
Stein & Stein (2011). Ritual. In the Anthropology of Religion, Magic and Witchcraft. Prentice Hall
Course Requirements 1. Assigned readings have to be accomplished.

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 2. High quality work showing good oral and written communication
3. Written work, to include academic essay, is clear, logical, coherent, grammatically correct, and persuasive, supported by examples, citation-rich and shall be
more than 1,500 words.
4. Shows best effort.
5. All work samples and class products must be put in a working portfolio.
Grading System Talisay City College’s Unified Grading System
Classroom Policies I. Submissions: Submissions have to be done as specified even in instances of non-attendance caused by whatever reason. Late submissions will not be
accepted.
II. Class Attendance: Regular attendance is expected. Should there be absences, the same shall not exceed 20% of the 54-hour contact time in a semester. For
absences an excuse letter must be presented sign by the parents or the guardian.
III. Academic Honesty and Integrity: Plagiarism is a serious offense. All work must all times acknowledge intellectual honesty. Cut and paste will not be
honored. Where Material requires permission from the publisher/author, the same must be strictly followed.
IV. Class Deportment: Everyone must observe professional behavior at all times and shall maintain civil discourse throughout class time. Leaving the class
other than to attend to emergencies and personal necessities is discouraged. Further, cellphones, mp3, Ipod and other gadgets have to be in silent mode
discouraging their use during class hours.
V. Gender Responsive Policy- Talisay City College commits itself into becoming a gender inclusive institution which aims to effect change by creating and
promoting an enabling environment and utilize appropriate knowledge in legal, social, and behavioral aspects of life to boost equal rights, opportunities, and
shared responsibilities to provide a gender safe and responsive community.

Prepared by: Checked and Verified by: Approved by:

JAYSON CUERDA / JASMINE CABUENAS CARMELO N. TORINO HELMER B. MONTEJO, Ed.D. RICHEL N. BACALTOS, Ed. D.
Chairman, SBS Department Associate Dean & Languages Coordinator College President
RHEA B. DESTACAMENTO /ZENIA DOLLISON

LOURDES DY / LAARNI P. JERUSALEM

AGIE D. LAROBIS

Faculty

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