Republic of the Philippines
Bangsamoro Region in Muslim Mindanao
Tawi-Tawi Regional Agricultural College
Nalil, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, PHILIPPINES
Syllabus IN SOC.SCI 101
1ST SEMESTER 2021-2022
I. Course Title: Understanding The Self
II. No. of Units: 3
III. Course Description:
Understanding the self is design to help students understand the nature of identity including factors that influence and shape personal
identity.
This course is conceptualized to aid undergraduate students to develop a more critical and reflective attitude in exploring the issues and concerns
of the self and identity for a better and proper way of understanding one’s self. It emphasizes the integration of personal daily experiences of the
students with their learning experiences to encourage them to improve themselves for a better quality of life.
IV. General Objectives
At the end of the course, the students will be able to
1. Identify the nature, concepts and meaning of self;
2. Unfolding the Biological self ;
3. Examine the different influences and forces that shape the self;
a. Social self
b. Material self
4. Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the mental and emotional self;
5. Explain the concept of spiritual and emerging facet of the self; and
6. Show competence in managing the possible future Self.
Learning outcome Topic Resources Activities (teaching Assessment
methodologies)
Introduction to course Getting to know
each other
Creating a group
chat through
messenger
Discussion of the
mechanics of the
course
Define the fundamental Introduction to Understanding the Self
concepts and principles of LESSON 1: Social, Environmental, and
the self; other Life Factors (S.E.L.F.)
Discover the different Defining Self
factors that contribute to Nature vs. Nurture Answering Learning
one’s being, the Identity vs. Self Module 1 question about insight
philosophical and theoretical Dimensionalities of the Self Submission
perspectives about the self Self/Identity Lecture of essay
across generations; and Lesson 2: What Philosophy says about quiz
As well as explain the the Self
different fields of sciences Classical Antiquity
about the self and identity. Through Greek times:
Towards Modern Philosophy
Lesson 3: What Science says about the
Self
Biological/Physiological
Sciences
Social Sciences
Learn the two important Unfolding the Biological Self
representations of self: the Lesson 1: The Physical Self
physical and sexual; The Biological Blueprint
identify biological and Environmental Conditioning defining beauty learning
environmental factors that Achieving Physical Well-being making list insight
affect the physical self as Lesson 2: The Sexual Self Module 2 lecture creative
well as issues and The Biology of Self making
challenges that individuals Sexual Identity and Gender submission
face with regard to their Orientation
physical characteristics; and The Consequences of Sexual
Distinguish sexual Choices
attributes, characteristics,
gender, and responsible
sexual behavior.
Understand the social Unfolding the Social Self
aspects of the self; Lesson 1: The Social Self
Have an insight how The Self and Its Social Agency
technology and internet Culture Counting friends Making
influence your social life; I vs. Me Module 3 Making list friends
and Lesson 2: The Socio-Digital Self Lecture through
Appraise one’s self based The Self in the Age of Facebook
on the description of Technology insight
material self Digital Identity
Online Disinhibition Effect
Managing Responsible Online
Behavior
Lesson 3: The
Material/Economic Self
Unfold one’s Mental self; Unfolding the Mental Self
Determine how cognition, Lesson 1: Cognition, Memory,
memory and intelligence and Intelligence Answer Creating
contributes to one’s sense of Cognition metacognitive schedule
self; and Memory Module 4 Awareness Learning
As well as how human Intelligence inventory (MAI) insight
learning process shape’s Lesson 2: Human Learning Lecture
individual self. Learning
understand human emotion Unfolding the Emotional Self
through emotional Lesson 1: Human Emotions and
intelligence; Emotional Intelligence EQ test Print out
manage healthy emotional Human Emotions Lecture EQ test and
expression and regulation; Emotional Intelligence Module 5 have an
and Lesson 2: Emotional Regulation insight
Apply emotional Managing and Regulating Quiz
intelligence to one’s daily Emotions in Adolescence
life.
Understand the spiritual Unfolding the Spiritual Self Module 6
dimension of the self; Lesson 1: The Inner Soul
Have insight in natural Spirituality Recalling concept Reflection
affinity people have with Lesson 2: Connections with Nature on higher being paper
nature and similar The Self and the Natural Lecture
constructs; and Environment
Discover life’s meaning. Affinity with Nature and
Ecopsychology
Lesson 3: Discovering Life’s Meaning
Well-being and Life Satisfaction
understand and appreciate Unfolding the Emerging Facets of
their responsibilities as the Self
citizens of the country; and Lesson 1: The Political Self: Developing Making a list of learning
explores the impact of Active Citizenship Module 7 your own culture insight
technology on the society Politics, Citizenship and the Self lecture
Active Citizenship
Lesson 2: The Digital Self: Uncovering
Digital Citizenship
The Self in the Digital World
able to foresee the future on The Future Self
the basis of experiences and Lesson 1: The Future Self: Our Past,
present behavior; and Present, and Future Essay quiz
understand Possible Selves Towards an Optimistic Future Module 8 lecture learning
Theory which refers to the Time Perspective Theory insight
different representations of Lesson 2: The Possible Selves
the self-derived from the The Possible Selves Theory
past and the future
V- COURSE REQUIREMENT
ITEM DISTRIBUTION SOURCES OF SCORE WEIGHTS FINAL RATING
Knowledge 50% Major Exam 40%
Application 50% Quizzes 10% Midterm- 50%
Module Activities 40% Final- 50%
Assignment/Requirement 10%
Total= 100% Final Grade- 100%
REFERENCES:
Understanding the self, Alata EJ P, Caslib B N Jr., Serafica JP J, Pawilen R.A, First edition, 2018
Understanding the Self (outcome-based module 2018), Macayan Jonathan V., Pinugu JN J,Castillo JC D
https://utsged101portfolio.wordpress.com/ , Steven C. Valerio blog
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Prepared by: KATHLEEN SHAYBEE A. TANDI
INSTRUCTOR
