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Course of Social Sciences and Development
Title : UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

Course Code : GEED10023

Course Credit : 3 Units

Pre-Requisite :

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 one's self. It strives to meet this goat 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.

Institutional Learning Outcomes Programs Outcomes Course Objectives

Creative and Critical Thinking ● Demonstrate theoretical knowledge in psychology; specifically, The Self from Various Perspectives

1. Discuss the different representations and conceptualizations of the self

Effective Communication a. Demonstrate an understanding of theories, principles, concepts, and skills in psychology,
from various disciplinal perspectives

b. Develop and sustain arguments about established principles in psychology, 2. Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across

different disciplines and perspectives

c. Critically evaluate the established principles in psychology,

d. 3. Examine the different influences, factors, and forces that shape the self
Comprehend and evaluate new information related to psychology (e.g., theory, concepts, data) that may be

presented in various forms and from various sources

4. Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the

● Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of psychological inquiry; specifically,

development of one's self and identity by developing a theory of the self

Unpacking The Self

e. Understand and explain the main methods of psychology, 5. Explore the different aspects of self and identity

f. Critically evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving in the field, and 6. Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the various

aspects of self and identity

g. Apply this knowledge to make judgments and create approaches to solving problems in an applied or an

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employment context. 7. Identify the different forces and institutions that impact the

development of various aspects of self and identity

Strong Service Orientation ● Apply psychological theories and methods; specifically,

8. Examine one's self against the different aspects of self-discussed in

Passion to Life-Long Learning a. Correctly apply the theories, principles, concepts and skills in psychology in an employment context,
class

Sense of Nationalism and Global Responsiveness ● Undertake research using the knowledge and skills in psychology, and communicate the results of such research Managing and Caring for The Self

to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. 9. Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to manage and care
Community Engagement
for different aspects of the self
● Undertake further training for developing existing skills and acquiring higher level competencies either through
Adeptness in the Responsible Use of Technology
formal graduate education or in an employment context. 10. Acquire and hone new skills and 'earnings for better managing of one's

self and behaviors 1 1 Apply these new skills to one's self and functioning for a
High Level of Leadership and Organizational Skills
better quality of life

Sense of Personal and Professional Ethics ● Demonstrate understanding of the ethical dimension of the use of psychological theories and methods.

COURSE PLAN

Week Topic Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment

Introduction to Course Class Activity: Getting to know me and you

Week 1 Class Discussion: Raising fundamental

questions regarding the self

Surfacing students' beliefs and concerns

regarding the self

Discussion of the mechanics of the course

Introducing the requirements and integrative

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final paper

Week 2 1. The Self from Various Perspectives 2. The Self from Various Perspectives The Self from Various ● Bandura, A. (1999). Social Cognitive Theory of ● Group write-up of

Personality. quickie survey results

a. Discuss the different representations and Perspectives

conceptualizations of the self from various disciplinal In Pervin and John (eds) Handbook of Personality Theory and Research. ● Individual
a. Philosophy ● Lecture nd
perspectives 2 ed. Guilford Press 134 — 194 submission of essay on self.'

● Socrates, Plato and Augustine to Descartes, ● Group discussions centering on

●
How do I understand myself?
b. Examine the different influences, factors and Chafee, J. (2013) Who are you? Consciousness, Identity
What led up to this self?
Locke, Hume, Kant, Freud, Ryle, Churchland and Merleau- forces that shape the self similarities/differences of self-representations
and the Self. In the Philosopher's Way: Thinking Critically about
and conceptualizations and the various
Ponty all try to answer the question Who are you?
Profound Ideas. Pearson. 106 - 169. ● Points will be
c. Compare and contrast how the self has been identified influences
b. Sociology
represented across the different disciplines and perspectives
● Csordas, T. (1999). Self and Person. In bode (ed)
given for group presentation.

● Class project (quickie survey): How

● d. Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in Psychological Anthropology. Praeger. 331 -350 ● Short paper on
The self as a product of modern society among
analyzing the development of one's self and identity by is self-understood?
Real/ldeal Self and a
other constructions
developing a theory of the self ● Geertz, C. (1973). The Impact of the Concept of Culture
● Class discussions and processing of discussion/ assessment of any

● Mead and the social self

survey results once data have been written up
and the Concept of Man. 33 — 54 and Person, Time and Conduct in
differences
Bali.360-411. In The Interpretation of Culture. Basic Books.
(see assessment)
c. Anthropology ● Three things I
● Harter, S. (1996). Historical Roots of Contemporary
learned about myself from
● The Self and person in contemporary Issues involving the Self Concept. In Bracken (ed) Handbook of Self
this topic*
anthropology Concept: Developmental, Social and Clinical Considerations. John Wiley
Group Discussion: How is my self-shaped and
& Sons Inc. 1 — 37.
influenced by culture? (May be discussed at either or
● The self-embedded in culture
both the regional/ national levels)
● Johnson, T. (1985) The Western Concept of Self. In
d. Psychology
Marsella (ed) Culture and Self: Asian and Western Perspectives.

● The Self as a Cognitive Construction: ?

Tavistock Publications. 91138
Totoo ba A Discussion: Is the Philippines really a

✔ William James and the Me-Self; I-Self collectivist society? Give examples and if true, how
● Lanuza, G. (2004). The Constitution of the Self. In David,

does this shape/impact our idea of Self? R. (ed) Nation, Self and Citizenship: An invitation to Philippine

Sociology. Anvil Publishing.

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✔ Global vs differentiated models ● Mead, GH (1972) Mind, Self and Society from the

Standpoint of a Social Behaviorist. The University of Chicago Press

✔ Real and Ideal self-concepts

● Triandis (1989). The self and social behavior in

✔ Multiple vs Unified selves
differing cultural contexts. Psychol. Rev. 520

✔ True vs False selves

● The Self as Proactive and Agentic

e. The Self in Western and Oriental/Eastern

Thought

● Individualistic vs Collective self

● The Social Construction of the Self in Western

thought

● The Self as embedded in relationships and

through spiritual development in Confucian thought

2. Unpacking The Self 2. Unpacking The Self Unpacking The Self ● Belk (2013). Extended Self in a Digital World. Journal of ● Individual
Consumer Research 40. 3. 477 – 500
constructions of the personal

● Demello, M (2014). Beautiful Bodies. Pp 173-188. And Fat self-illustrating how the

a. THE PHYSICAL SELF: The self as impacted a) Explore the different aspects of self and identity
● Lecture
and Thin Bodies. 189 - 205. In Body Studies: An Introduction Routledge different aspects are situated

relative to one another and

by the body ● Demetrio, Fernando & Zialcita. (1991). The soul, 95-97.
b) Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in
● Group discussion and presentation: the importance of each
One is not enough. 99-101. The Soul Book CCF Books.
● The impact of culture on body image and self integrating the various aspects of self and identity Who is beautiful? Cultural conceptions and relative to the other
standards of beauty of face and body (If time
● Diokno, MS (1997). Becoming a Filipino Citizen. In
Esteem: The importance of beauty
c) Identify the different forces and institutions
permits, this may also be given as a quickie
Perspectives on Citizenship and Democracy. UP Third World Studies ● Paper on my most
Center. 17 — 38
b. SEXUAL SELF that impact the development of various aspects of self and
class survey) prized possession: What would

identity ● Dittmer, H. (1992). The Individual Centered Approach: I save first in any emergency
● Development of Secondary sex characteristics ● Class may bring pictures of who is Material Possessions as Parts of the Extended Self Pp. 4164 and
and why?
and the human reproductive system d) Examine one's self against the different aspects Possessions as Symbolic Expressions of Identity. Pp. 95-121 in The Social

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● Discussing the Erogenous Zones of self-discussed in class beautiful to begin discussion Psychology of Material Possessions: To Have is to Be? St. Martin's Pres S. ● Paper: Me and My

Favorite Things (what these

● Understanding the Human sexual response ● Psychological Tests
● Ellison et. Al. (2006). Managing Impressions online: Self
presentation processes in the online dating environment Journal of are and what they say about
✔ The basic biology of sexual behavior Computer Mediated Communication 1 1. 415 — 441. Doi: 10.1 1 10
✔ Self-esteem scale
me)
10836101
✔ Understanding the Chemistry of lust, love and
●
attachment ✔ Body esteem scale ● Feldman, R. (2008) Understanding Psychology. 8
th
ed.
Interview of

Informant/s regarding most

McGraw Hill. Module 34: Understanding Human Sexual Response. 369-
✔ The Psychological aspect: What turns people 375; Module 35 Diversity of Sexual behavior. 379-385; Module 36: Sexual common rituals in locale,
on: the phases of sexual response
Difficulties. 389391 description, and the functions
• What do men and women find
● The diversity of sexual behavior: solitary,
attractive: A class discussion ● Fisher, H. (2004). Why We Love: The Nature and
they serve
heterosexual, homosexual and bisexual, transsexual
Chemist of Romantic Love. Chapter 3: Chemistry of Love. 51-76;
• Tanungin si Dra: Totoo ba? Chapter 4. Web of Love: Lust, Love and Attachment. 77-98.
● Personal Essay:
● Sexually transmitted diseases (STIs)
Surfacing common beliefs and misconceptions Reflections of Frankl's ways of
regarding the body, sex, and sexuality ● Frank', V. (1959) Man's Search for Meaning: An
● Methods of Contraception (natural and
Introduction to Logotherapy. Especially Part 2: Basic Concepts of
discovering meaning
artificial)
• What does he want? (according to Logotherapy. 149-210.
him/according to her). What does she want?
c. THE MATERIAL AND ECONOMIC SELF
(according to her/according to him): ● Gibbs et. Al. (2006). Self-Presentation in online
Comparing expectations personals: The role of anticipated future interactions, self-
● I shop, therefore I Am: I have, therefore I
disclosures and perceived success in internet dating.
am?
• Usap tayo: A Discussion on Love, Communications Research. 33.2.152-172.
Sex, Relationships, and Family
● Shaping the way we see ourselves: The role
● Gonzales & Hancock (2010). Mirror, Mirror on my FB
of consumer culture on our sense of self and identity
Wall: Effects of Exposure to FB on self-esteem. Cyber psychology,
Behavior and Social Networking. Doi: 10.1089/cyber.2009.0411
d. THE SPIRITUAL SELF: The practice of
religion: belief in supernatural being and power
● Haviland, et. al. (2007) Spirituality, Religion and the
Supernatural. In the Essence of Anthropology. Thomson Wadsworth.
• The concept of "dungan" - spirit or soul
289306
• Rituals and ceremonies: - The function of
• Lecture

rituals
● Kawada, M. (1996). Bayad sa Dili Naton Kaipon: A
• Class/group discussion on the role Visayan Ritual of Offering to the Spirits. In Ushijima & Zayas (eds).
• Rituals and ceremonies of mass media in shaping purchase behaviors: Binisaya Nga Kinabuhi (Visayan Life). Visayas Maritime Anthropological
What makes an ad effective or ineffective?

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• Religion, Magic and Witchcraft What affects my purchase behavior? Studies. CSSP Publications. 213 240.

• Finding and creating meaning - Three ways of • My bag/wallet and me (an ● Lugue & De Leon (2001). Textbook on Family Planning.
discovering meaning in life unobtrusive measure) Rex Printing.

● Magos, A. The Ideological Context of Ma-aram Practice

in Mariit. In The Enduring Ma-aram Tradition: An ethnography of
e. THE POLITICAL SELF Class discussion: Listing of beliefs in spirits and the Kinaray-a Village in Antique, New Day Publishers 46-62
supernatural prevalent in the area
● Developing a Filipino Identity: Values, Traits, ● Sosis, R. (2010). The Adaptive Value of Religious Ritual.
rd
Community and Institutional factors In Angeloni (ed). Annual Editions: Anthropology 10/1 1. 33 ed.
McGraw Hill. 133-137.
● Establishing a democratic culture
• Lecture
● Stein & Stein (201 1). Ritual. in the Anthropology of

• Group discussion: Who is the Religion, Magic and Witchcraft. Prentice Hall.77-102

f. THE DIGITAL SELF: Self and other in Filipino? What makes a Filipino?
● Walther (2007). Selective self-presentation in computer
cyberspace
• A Game: You know you're Filipino mediated communication. Hyperpersonal dimensions of technology,

● l, me, myself and my user ID online identity if/when. (Inspired by the book of the same title) language and cognition. Computers in Human Behavior. 23.2538 – 2557

● Selective self-presentation and impression ● Wolfson (2010). The Chemistry and Chimera of Desire.

management • Lecture
http://www.healthline.com/ healthy/what-is-desire

● Impact of online • ● Zialcita, F. 1997 . Barriers and Bridges to a Democratic

Group discussion/sharing: My FB
Culture. In Perspectives on Citizenship and Democracy. UP TWSC. 39-
experiences
● Interactions on the self
68
• Quickie Survey: Who goes online
Boundaries of the self-online: private vs public; personal/
and why?
individual vs social identity online; gender and sexuality
online

3. Managing and Caring for the Self 3. Managing and Caring for the Self Managing and Caring for the Self ● J. Dunlosky, K.A. Rawson, E.J. Marsh, M.J. Nathan, & ● Feedback report
on initiate implementation.
D.T. Willingham. (2013). Improving Students' Learning with
a. Learning to be a better student a. Understand the theoretical underpinnings for ● Guided lecture and how-to what happened, problems
demonstration: Examination of own study Effective Learning Techniques: Promising Directions from
how to manage and care for different aspects of the self encountered, etc.
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● What happens during learning? Brain and b. Acquire and hone new skills and learnings for strategies and development of more effective Cognitive and Educational Psychology. Psychological Science in the ● Working of my
behavior changes better managing of one's self and behaviors study plans and strategies (self-regulated Bad Habits (paper)
Public Interest, 14(1), 4-58 Doi:10.1177/15291006124 53266
learning program)
● c. ● ● Feedback report
Metacognition and study strategies • Apply these new skills to one's self and Answering the Metacognition ● Locke, E. (2002). Setting Goals for Life and Happiness.
Managing your own learning: Self-regulated learning functioning for a better quality of life Awareness Inventory on initial implementation of

● The Power of Habit at

In Snyder & Lopez (eds.) Handbook of Positive Psychology Oxford goals
b. Setting goals for Success http://w University Press. 299- 312
● Feedback on
● The importance of goals
●
● Guided lecture and how-to Neff, K. (2012). The Science of Self Compassion. In
Implementation

● Bandura's Self efficacy, Dweck's Mindset

demonstration: Examination of goals (short
Germer & Siegel (eds). Compassion and Wellness in Psychotherapy.
and long term) as well as plans for
(growth vs fixed) NY. Guilford Press. 79-92. Or http://selfcompassion,orq/theresearch
accomplishing these

● Locke's goal setting theory ● Clarifying goals and setting up a Article of Michael Tan at http://pcii.orq/stories/stress -and-the-

plan for the short term for the semester filipino/

c. Taking charge of one's health
● Urdan (1991) Achievement Goal Theory: Past Results,
● Stressors and responses
Future Directions. Advances in Motivation and Achievement. Vol. 10

● Sources of coping and strength 99 — 141.

● Stress and Filipinos: The social and cultural ● Zimmerman, B. (2002). Becoming Learner: Self-
dimensions of stress
Regulated Overview. Theory into Practice, 41 (2), 64 — 70 Doi:

● Taking care of the self: The need for self-care 10.1207/s 15430421 tip 4102 2
and compassion

COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

Class Standing 70%
● Quizzes
● Attendance
● Recitation
● Projects/Assignments/Seatwork/Special Report
●
Midterm / Final Examinations 30%

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Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade = FINAL GRADE

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Prepared by: Noted by:

MA. JEANETTE DE GUZMAN LORRAINE CHARMAYNE MANANSALA-ENRIQUEZ, MP, RPm

Name of Faculty Chairperson
Approved by:
DR. RAUL ROLLAND R. SEBASTIAN
Dean
DR. EMANUEL C. DE GUZMAN
Vice President for Academic Affairs

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