SAN MATEO MUNICIPAL COLLEGE
General Luna Street, Guitnang Bayan I, San Mateo, Rizal
Tel. No. (02) 997 – 9070
www.smmc.edu.ph
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title Understanding the Self (UTS)
Course Code GE 005
Course Unit Credit 3 units
Course Pre-requisite none
Course Description This will introduce you to the scientific study of social context and the way it influences our thoughts, feelings, and
behaviours. Students will learn about the fundamental principles underlying social psychology, many of which will
find to be very applicable to the everyday life. The course also includes activities that are aligned with the course
objectives and adapted to the online environment.
Course Outcomes At the end of the semester, students will be able to:
THE SELF FROM VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES
Describe the Discuss the different representations and conceptualizations of the self from various disciplinal
perspectives
Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different disciplines and perspectives3.
Examine the different influences, factors, and forces that shape the self
Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of one’s self and identity by
developing a theory of the self.
UNPACKING THE SELF
Explore the different aspects of self 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 the self and
identity
Examine one’s self against the different aspects if self-discussed in class.
MANAGING AND CARING FOR THE SELF
Understand the theoretical 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
Apply new skills to one’s self and functioning for a better quality of life
CONTENT
LEARNING LEARNING
TIME ASSESSMENT/
TOPICS OBJECTIVES ACTIVITIES/ MODE RESOURCES
FRAME EVALUATION
OF DELIVERIES
ORIENTATION Familiarize themselves with Laptop
Course Topic the house rules and subject
House Rules requirements. Lecture SMMC Hand-outs
Week 1
Subject Requirements
Electronic
Gadgets
Lesson 1. The Self from Various Articulate the various Lecture Laptop
Perspectives philosophical views about the
A. Philosophy self. Suggested Activity: Written Exam SMMC Hand-outs
Socrates Examine one’s thoughts and
Plato and Augustine to experiences according to the Recitation Electronic
Descartes philosophical views of the self. Gadgets
Locke Propose an answer to the “How do I
Week 2-4 understand myself?
Hume questions “Who Am I?”
Kant What led up to this
Freud self?”
Ryle
Churchland and Merleau-Ponty
*all try to answer the question “Who
are you?”
Week 5-6 B. Sociology Examine the two components Laptop
Sociological views of the Self of self.
Theory of Self of Mead Describe the concept of the Lecture Written Exam SMMC Hand-outs
Henri de Saint-Simon looking-glass self and how it
Herbert Spencer affects self-concepts. Electronic
David Emile Durkheim Explain the concept of social Suggested Activity: Group Presentation Gadgets
Albert Bandura comparison and why it is
Karl Max important to human behavior. Group Activity:
Max Weber
Lewis Morgan How is my Self
The Looking Glass Self shaped and
Social Comparison Theory influenced by
C. Anthropology culture? (May be
Anthropology discussed at either
The Self and person in or both the regional/
contemporary anthropology national levels)
The Self embedded in the culture
D. Psychology Demonstrate critical and Laptop
The Self as a Cognitive reflective thought in analyzing
Construction: the different psychological Lecture Written exam SMMC Hand-outs
William James and the Me- theories in the study of the
Week Self, I-Self “Self”. Electronic
7 Global vs Differentiated Expound the Self as a Gadgets
Models cognitive construction.
Real-Ideal Self-Concepts Examine the self as proactive
Multiple vs Unified selves and agentic.
True vs False Selves
The Self as Proactive and
Agentic
Week 8 Lesson 2. Unpacking the Self Identify and reflect on the Lecture Laptop
A. The Physical Self different forces and
The Self as Impacted by the institutions that impact the Group Activity: Group Presentation SMMC Hand-outs
Body development of the physical
The impact of culture on Body self. Make an advocacy Electronic
Image and Self-esteem: The Explain the impact of culture video on how to Gadgets
Importance of Beauty on body image and self- enhance the
esteem. adolescent’s body
Discuss the role of media on image satisfaction.
the adolescents’
understanding of beauty and
self-esteem and its influence
on their body image
satisfaction.
Examine one’s self against
the different concepts and
aspects of the physical self.
Propose measures to
enhance the adolescents’
“body image satisfaction”.
Week 9 MIDTERM EXAM
B. The Sexual Self Discuss the sexual Lecture Written Exam Laptop
Sexual Development development involving the
Freud’s Psychosexual Stages human reproductive system, SMMC Hand-outs
of Development and the erogenous zones, sexual
Concept of Erogenous Zones behavior and human sexual Electronic
Week The Human Reproductive response. Gadgets
10 System
Human Sexual Response and
the Sexual Response Cycle
The Basic Biology of Sexual
Behavior: Teen Sexual
Behavior
Week Human Sexuality Demonstrate critical and Lecture Written exam Laptop
11-12 The five circles of Sexuality reflective thought in
The Chemistry of Lust, Love, understanding one’s Suggested Activity: SMMC Hand-outs
and Attachment sexuality, chemistry of lust, Group presentation
The Diversity of Human love and attachment and Suggested Group Electronic
Sexuality Behavior: psychological aspect of being Activities: Gadgets
Sexually Transmitted turned on 1. What do men and
Diseases/ Infections Examine the diversity of women find
Teen Pregnancy human sexuality, sexual attractive?
Family Planning/ responsible health, sexually transmitted 2. Tanungin si Dra:
Parenthood and the Different diseases and methods of Totoo ba? Surfacing
Family Planning Methods/ contraception common beliefs and
Methods of Contraception misconceptions
(natural and artificial) regarding the body,
sex, and sexuality.
3. What does he
want? (according to
him/ according to
her) What does she
want? (according to
him/ according to
her): Comparing
expectations
Week C. The Material/ Economic Self Define material self. Lecture Written Exam Laptop
13 The Material Self Describe how material self
Shaping the way we see affects a person. SMMC Hand-outs
ourselves: The Role of Explain the relationship
Consumer Culture on our Sense between possessions and the Electronic
of Self and Identity. extended self Gadgets
D. Spiritual Self Articulate ways of finding
The Concept of Spirituality meaning in life.
The Spirit and Soul Explains the Biblical as well
Religion and Ritual as the Filipino understanding
Different Religious Beliefs of the soul and the spirit.
and Practices Discuss the significance of
Finding and Creating Meaning – the practice of religion in the
Viktor Frankl spiritual life of the person.
Three Ways of Discovering Construct an essay indicating
Meaning in Life how he/she could personally
The Practice of Religion and concretely live the great
(Rituals, Magic, Witchcraft) commandment of love
What the Bible says about
magic, ritual, and Witchcraft
E. The Political Self Trace the historical context of Lecture Reflection Paper Laptop
Developing a Filipino Identity: the political self of the
Values, Traits, Community and Filipinos. Suggested Activity: SMMC Hand-outs
Institutional Factors Take pride of the Filipino Group discussion:
Establishing a democratic identifying values and traits. 1. Who is the Electronic
culture Connect current trends or Filipino? What Gadgets
F. The Digital Self social upheavals to the makes a Filipino?
Online Identity and “Self” in historical viewpoints of 2. A Game: You
Cyberspace (I. Me, Myself and independence and liberation. know you’re a
My User ID Online Identity) Discuss about online identity Filipino if/when…
Week Selective Self Presentation and and their ‘self’ in cyberspace
14 Impression Management and user id.
Impact of Online Interactions on Expound selective self-
the Self presentation and impression
Extended Self in Digital World management
(Russel W. Belk) Evaluate the impact of online
Boundaries of the Self Online: interactions on the self
Private vs Public; Personal/ Establish boundaries of the
Individual vs Social Identity online self: Private vs Public;
Online; Gender and Sexuality Personal/Individual vs Social
Online Identity Online; Gender and
Sexuality Online
Week Lesson 3. Managing and Caring for Articulate the theoretical Lecture Group Activity Laptop
15-17 the Self underpinnings for how to
A. Learning to be a Better Person manage and care for Suggested Activity: SMMC Hand-outs
How learning happens in the different aspects of the
human Brain self. 1. Class Sharing: Electronic
Metacognition Acquire and manifest new Own study Gadgets
Types of learning Strategies skills and learning for strategies and
and Supports: Metacognitive managing of one’s self development of
Study Strategies and behavior. more effective study
B. Setting Goals for Success Apply new skills to one’s plans and
The Importance of Goals self to function to for a strategies.
Albert Bandura’s Self-Efficacy better quality of life 2. Answering the
Carol Dweck’s Mindset Metacognition
Locke’s Goal Setting Theory Awareness
C. Taking Charge of One’s Health Inventory
Stressors and Responses
Sources of Coping
The Social and Cultural
Dimensions of Stress
Taking Care of the Self: The Need for
Self-Care and Compassion
Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Course Requirements:
1. Attendance (students are required to attend all meetings)
2. Practical Exam (exams will be done every meeting)
3. Major Exam (written exams)
Grading System
Attendance/Participation - 10%
Recitation - 10%
Quizzes - 20%
Activity/ Project - 25%
Assignment - 5%
Major Exam - 30%
TOTAL - 100%
Prepared by:
CHARLES M. REVILLA
Instructor II
Checked and Noted by: Approved by:
NESTOR M. TADENA Dr. TERESITA C. DELA CRUZ
VP for Academic Affairs College President
COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME
Course Content/ Subject Matter
Week 1 Orientation
The Self from Various Perspective
Week 2-4 Philosophy
Week 5-6 Sociology and Anthropology
Week 7 Psychology
Unpacking the Self
Week 8 The Physical Self
Week 9 Midterm Examination
Week 10-12 The Sexual Self
Week 13 The Material/ Economic and Spiritual Self
Week 14 The Political and Digital Self
Managing and Caring for the Self
Week 15-17 Learning to be a Better Person and Setting Goals for Success/ Taking Charge of One’s Health
Week 18 Final Examination
