SOUTHERN CAPITAL COLLEGES

Member: Philippine Association of Colleges & Universities (PACU)

Philippine Association of Graduate Education (PAGE)
Philippine Association of Private Schools, Colleges & Universities (PAPSCU)
Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines (PCAP)
OROQUIETA CITY 7207 PHILIPPINES
TEL. NO. 531-1170

Name of Faculty JENNA MAE M. BINAORO

Program BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY
Semester/School Year FIRST SEMESTER A.Y 2023-2024
Mode of Learning FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING
COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code/Course GE 1: UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Name
Course Credits 3 UNITS
Course Description It is intended to assist students in comprehending the nature of identity, including the variables that affect and
shape individual identities. It was designed to help students explore the problems and concerns of the self and
identity for a better and more accurate knowledge of oneself with a more critical and thoughtful attitude. It
places a strong emphasis on integrating the students' personal everyday experiences with their classroom
learning in order to motivate them to develop themselves for a higher quality of life.
Contact Hours/Week 3 hours/week
Prerequisite None
Course Outcomes 1. Learn to comprehend how the self is constructed from a variety of disciplinary viewpoints, including
those of philosophy, sociology, anthropology, and psychology.
2. Discuss the own personal growth.
3. Learn new abilities to put the things you've learnt into practice.

Program’s Vision To produce competent and effective law enforcer and Public Safety Officer that will help the country’s development
Program’s Mission To develop prospective students who are committed to uphold the ethical standards of professionals
 Program’s Goal Produce competent and quality graduates who are able to compete worldwide
School’s Vision Southern Capital Colleges “Full Development of the human personality as an effective mechanism for service
to GOD, People and Country.”
School’s Mission Southern Capital Colleges is committed to develop the youth into “Total Persons”. And responsible individual
who are intellectually, professionally and technically competent, imbued with desirable in moral and spiritual
values, who serve as catalyst for social transformation.
School’s Goal To educate and prepare the next generation of professionals to effectively meet the needs of individuals and
communities.

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

COURSE SYLLABUS

Week No. Topic

Week 1-2: CHAPTER 1: DEFINING THE SELF: PERSONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PERSPECTIVES ON
August 7-14, 2023 SELF AND IDENTIFY

LESSON 1: The Self from various Philosophical Perspective

Week 3-4 LESSON 2: The Self, Society, and Culture

August 21-28, 2023
Week 4: Prelim Examinations
(September 07-08, 2023)
Week 5-6 LESSON 4: The Self in Western and Eastern Thoughts
September 11-18, 2023

Week 7-8 CHAPTER II: UNPACKING THE SELF

October 10-17, 2022
LESSON 1: The Physical and Sexual Self

Week 9: Midterm Examinations

(October 05-06, 2023)

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 Week 9-10 LESSON 4: The Political Self and Being Filipino
October 09-16, 2023

Week 11-12 LESSON 5: Who Am I in the Cyberworld? (Digital Self)

October 23-30, 2023
Week 12: Semi-Final Examinations
(November 09-10, 2023)
Week 13-14 CHAPTER III: MANAGING AND CARING FOR THE SELF
November 13-20,2023
LESSON 1: Learning To Be a Better Learner
W Week 15-16
November 27- LESSON 3: Less Stress, More Care
December 04, 2023
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Week 12: Semi-Final Examination

(November 09-10, 2023)

ALIGNMENT OF COURSE OUTCOMES WITH SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS

Course Outcomes Summative Assessment Task Details
1. Learn to comprehend how Preliminary, Midterm, Semi- These assignments are intended to gauge the student's
the self is constructed Final and Final Examinations knowledge and comprehension of how the self is constructed
from a variety of from diverse angles.
disciplinary viewpoints,
including those of Writing Reflection and Insights Students must provide a perspective and observations on the
philosophy, sociology, topic for this assignment.
anthropology, and
psychology. The biological self, the material self, the spiritual self, the
2. Discuss the own personal political self, and the digital self are just a few examples of the
growth. many aspects that make up the self.
3. Learn new abilities to put
the things you've learnt
into practice.

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 LEARNING PLAN
Intended Learning Outcomes Course Content/ Teaching Learning Assessment Tasks Time Table
(ILO) Topic/ Subject Activities (TLAs) (ATs)
Matter
1. explain why it is essential ( 1)  Activities will be  Assessment is Week 1-2:
to understand the self; done synchronously using stipulated in the s August 28-
2. describe and discuss the CHAPTER 1 various web-based already. September
different notions of the self DEFINING THE applications such as 09,2022
from the points -of-view of SELF: PERSONAL Google Classroom for
the various philosophers AND posting announcements
across time and space; DEVELOPMENTAL and Zoom for video
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3. compare and contrast how PERSPECTIVES ON conferencing and sharing

the self has been SELF AND of topics and connecting
represented in different IDENTIFY links from different source
philosophical schools; and or web.
4. examine one’s self against LESSON 1: The Self  Google Forms will
the different views of self from various be utilized on making
that were discussed in class. Philosophical assessment or it will be
Perspective sent through their email
address.
 Self-directed
learning s are prepared for
those students without
internet connection. Each
chapter is subdivided into
number of s.
 Students are given
an audio/video clip for
their visual activity and
references through their

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 cellphones.
5. explain the relationship ( 2) Week 3-4
between and among the September 12-
self, society, and culture; LESSON 2: The Self, September 19,
6. describe and discuss the Society, and Culture 2022
different ways by which
society and culture shape
the self;
7. compare and contrast how
the self can be influenced
by the different institutions
in the society; and
8. examine one’s self against
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the different views of self

that were discussed.
9. Prelim Examinations
10. differentiate the concept of ( 3) Week 5-6
self according to Western September 26-
thought against LESSON 4: The Self October 03, 2022
Eastern/Oriental in Western and
perspectives; Eastern Thoughts
11. explain concept of self as
found in Asian thoughts;
12. create a representation of
the Filipino self.

13. discuss the developmental ( 4) Week 7-8

aspect of the reproductive October 10-17,
system; CHAPTER 2022
14. describe the erogenous II:UNPACKING THE
zones; SELF
15. explain human sexual

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 behavior; LESSON 1: The
16. characterize the diversity of Physical and Sexual
sexual behavior; Self
17. describe sexually
transmitted diseases; and
differentiate natural and
artificial methods of
concentration.
Midterm Examination
18. develop a Filipino identity; Week 9-10
19. identify different Filipino ( 5) October 31-
values and traits; and November 07,
20. reflect on your selfhood in LESSON 4: The 2022
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relation to your national Political Self and

identity. Being Filipino
21. define online identity; ( 6) Week 11-12
22. compare real identity versus November 14-21,
online identity; LESSON 5: Who Am 2022
23. describe the influence of I in the Cyberworld?
Internet on sexuality and (Digital Self)
gender; and
24. discuss the proper way of
demonstrating values and
attitudes online
Semi-Final Examinations

25. explain how learning ( 7) Week 13-14

occurs; December 5-12,
26. enumerate various CHAPTER III: 2022
metacognition and studying MANAGING AND
techniques; and CARING FOR THE
27. identify the metacognitive SELF

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 techniques that you find LESSON 6: Learning
most appropriate. to Be a Better
Learner
28. explain the effects of stress ( 8) Week 15-16
to one’s health; January 09-16,
29. examine cultural dimension LESSON 3: Less 2023
of stress and coping; and Stress, More Care
design a self-care plan
Final Examinations
COURSE SYLLABUS

Understanding the Self, First Edition,

Required Reading Published, copyrighted 2018, and distributed by Rex Book Store, Inc. (RBSI)
By Eden Joy Pastor Alataet.Al

Suggested Readings and Not Available

References
Available Repository of Not Available
Learning Resources
Points-based Percentage-based
Written long exam (prelim, midterm, semi-final,
60 40%
and finals)
Completion of Learning s 45 30%
Learning Activities 30 20%
Grading System Attendance 15 10%
Total 150 100%
Total points earned by the students will be transmuted based on the transmutation table for grading
system of the school. The following conditions are deemed important:
 89 points and below is a failing grade.
 90 points and above is a passing grade

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 Schedule of Lessons and Schedule of lessons and consultations is scheduled once in every week and it depends on the
Consultations availability of the students and as to the agreement between the teacher and the students.

Students are expected to be academically honest. Cheating, lying and other forms of unethical
behaviour will not be tolerated. If the students are found guilty of cheating in examinations or
plagiarism in submitted course requirements will receive a failing grade or failure in the course
requirement or in the course. Copying of the work of your classmate is strictly prohibited.
Policy on Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism refers to the use of books, notes or other intellectual property without giving proper
attribution to its author, or representing the work of another person as one’s own.
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Cheating refers to securing help in a test; copying tests, assignments, learning activities and reports;
or otherwise practicing scholastic dishonesty.
Policy on Student’s Students are required to attend schedule of classes regularly. Eleven (11) consecutive absences are
Attendance, Reporting and considered dropped, unless the reason is valid and can provide a medical certificate.
Updating Students are required to submit all learning requirements in this course within the grading period.

Prepared by: Noted by: Approved by:

JENNA MAE M. BINAORO DR. LIGAYA G. NOVIDA REMEDIOS M. AMIL, CPA, MBA

Printed Name and Signature of Teacher Dean, Academic Affairs Administrative Director

I have read the course syllabus and I understand that I have to comply with the requirements of the course and the expectations from me
as a student of GE 1: UNDERSTANDING THE SELF, during the First Semester A.Y 2023-2024. I am fully aware of the consequences
of non- compliance with the abovementioned requirements and expectations.

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 (Printed Name and Signature of Student)

Date
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