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
 file:///C:/Users/deped/Downloads/Sample%20Understanding%20the%20Self%20OBE%20syllabus.pdf

Prepared by: KATHLEEN SHAYBEE A. TANDI

INSTRUCTOR