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POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

College of Social Sciences and Development
Department of Psychology
Course Title : UNDERTANDING 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 Programs Outcomes Course Objectives

Outcomes
Creative and Critical Thinking  Demonstrate theoretical knowledge in psychology; specifically, The Self from Various Perspectives
a. Demonstrate an understanding of theories, principles, concepts, and 1. Discuss the different representations and
Effective Communication conceptualizations of the self from various
skills in psychology,
b. Develop and sustain arguments about established principles in disciplinal perspectives
psychology, 2. Compare and contrast how the self has
c. Critically evaluate the established principles in psychology, been represented across different disciplines
d. Comprehend and evaluate new information related to psychology and perspectives
(e.g., theory, concepts, data) that may be presented in various forms 3. Examine the different influences, factors,
and from various sources and forces that shape the self
 Demonstrate knowledge of the methods of psychological inquiry; 4. Demonstrate critical and reflective

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specifically, thought in analyzing the development of
e. Understand and explain the main methods of psychology, one's self and identity by developing a theory
f. Critically evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to of the self
problem solving in the field, and Unpacking The Self
g. Apply this knowledge to make judgments and create approaches to 5. Explore the different aspects of self and
solving problems in an applied or an employment context. identity
Strong Service Orientation  Apply psychological theories and methods; specifically, 6. Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in
a. Correctly apply the theories, principles, concepts and skills in integrating the various aspects of self and
Passion to Life-Long Learning identity
psychology in an employment context,
 Undertake research using the knowledge and skills in psychology, 7. Identify the different forces and
Sense of Nationalism and Global
and communicate the results of such research to both specialist and institutions that impact the development of
Responsiveness
non-specialist audiences. various aspects of self and identity
Community Engagement 8. Examine one's self against the different
 Undertake further training for developing existing skills and aspects of self-discussed in class
Adeptness in the Responsible Use acquiring higher level competencies either through formal graduate
of Technology Managing and Caring for The Self
education or in an employment context.
9. Understand the theoretical underpinnings
High Level of Leadership and for how to manage and care for different
Organizational Skills aspects of the self
10. Acquire and hone new skills and
Sense of Personal and  Demonstrate understanding of the ethical dimension of the use of 'earnings for better managing of one's self
Professional Ethics psychological theories and methods. and behaviors 1 1 Apply these new skills to
one's self and functioning for a better quality
of life

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COURSE PLAN

Week Topic Learning Outcomes Methodology Resources Assessment

Introduction to Course Class Activity: Getting to
Week know me and you
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 final paper

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Week 1. The Self from Various 2. The Self from Various The Self from Various  Bandura, A. (1999). Social Cognitive  Group write-up
2 Perspectives Perspectives Perspectives Theory of Personality. of quickie
a. Discuss the different  Lecture In Pervin and John (eds) Handbook of survey results
a. Philosophy  Group discussions Personality Theory and Research. 2 nd
representations and
 Socrates, Plato and centering on  Individual
conceptualizations of the self ed. Guilford Press 134 — 194
Augustine to Descartes, similarities/differences of submission of
from various disciplinal self-representations and  Chafee, J. (2013) Who are you?
Locke, Hume, Kant, Freud, essay on self.'
perspectives conceptualizations and Consciousness, Identity and the Self.
Ryle, Churchland and How do I
Merleau-Ponty all try to the various identified In the Philosopher's Way: Thinking
b. Examine the different influences understand
answer the question Who Critically about Profound Ideas.
influences, factors and forces  Class project (quickie myself? What
are you? that shape the self Pearson. 106 - 169.
b. Sociology survey): How is self- led up to this
 Csordas, T. (1999). Self and Person.
 The self as a product of c. Compare and contrast how the understood? self?
 Class discussions and In bode (ed) Psychological
modern society among self has been represented across
the different disciplines and processing of survey Anthropology. Praeger. 331 -350  Points will be
other constructions
perspectives results once data have  Geertz, C. (1973). The Impact of the given for group
 Mead and the social self
c. Anthropology been written up (see Concept of Culture and the Concept presentation.
d. Demonstrate critical and assessment)
 The Self and person in reflective thought in analyzing of Man. 33 — 54 and Person, Time
contemporary the development of one's self and Conduct in Bali.360-411. In The  Short paper on
and identity by developing a Group Discussion: How is Real/ldeal Self
anthropology Interpretation of Culture. Basic Books.
theory of the self my self-shaped and
 The self-embedded in and a
influenced by culture? (May  Harter, S. (1996). Historical Roots of
culture Contemporary Issues involving the discussion/
be discussed at either or
d. Psychology assessment of
both the regional/ national Self Concept. In Bracken (ed)
 The Self as a Cognitive levels) any differences
Construction: Handbook of Self Concept:
 William James and the Developmental, Social and Clinical
Totoo ba? A Discussion: Is  Three things I
Me-Self; I-Self Considerations. John Wiley & Sons
the Philippines really a learned about
 Global vs differentiated Inc. 1 — 37.
models collectivist society? Give myself from this
 Johnson, T. (1985) The Western
 Real and Ideal self- examples and if true, how
Concept of Self. In Marsella (ed)
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concepts does this shape/impact our Culture and Self: Asian and Western topic*
 Multiple vs Unified idea of Self? Perspectives. Tavistock Publications.
selves 91138
 True vs False selves
 Lanuza, G. (2004). The Constitution
 The Self as Proactive and
of the Self. In David, R. (ed) Nation,
Agentic
e. The Self in Western and Self and Citizenship: An invitation to
Oriental/Eastern Philippine Sociology. Anvil
Thought Publishing.
 Individualistic vs  Mead, GH (1972) Mind, Self and
Collective self
Society from the Standpoint of a
 The Social Construction of
the Self in Western thought Social Behaviorist. The University of
 The Self as embedded in Chicago Press
relationships and through  Triandis (1989). The self and social
spiritual development in behavior in differing cultural
Confucian thought
contexts. Psychol. Rev. 520

2. Unpacking The Self 2. Unpacking The Self Unpacking The Self  Belk (2013). Extended Self in a  Individual
Digital World. Journal of Consumer constructions of
a.THE PHYSICAL SELF: a) Explore the different aspects  Lecture Research 40. 3. 477 – 500 the personal
 Demello, M (2014). Beautiful Bodies. self-illustrating
The self as impacted by the of self and identity  Group discussion and Pp 173-188. And Fat and Thin Bodies.
body b) Demonstrate critical, presentation: Who is how the
189 - 205. In Body Studies: An
 The impact of culture on reflective thought in beautiful? Cultural Introduction Routledge different aspects
body image and self integrating the various conceptions and  Demetrio, Fernando & Zialcita. are situated
Esteem: The importance of aspects of self and identity standards of beauty of (1991). The soul, 95-97. One is not relative to one
beauty c) Identify the different forces face and body (If time enough. 99-101. The Soul Book CCF another and the
b. SEXUAL SELF and institutions that impact permits, this may also be Books. importance of
 Development of the development of various given as a quickie class  Diokno, MS (1997). Becoming a each relative to
Secondary sex aspects of self and identity survey) Filipino Citizen. In Perspectives on the other
characteristics and the d) Examine one's self against  Class may bring pictures Citizenship and Democracy. UP Third  Paper on my
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human reproductive the different aspects of self- of who is beautiful to World Studies Center. 17 — 38 most prized
system discussed in class begin discussion  Dittmer, H. (1992). The Individual possession:
 Discussing the Erogenous  Psychological Tests Centered Approach: Material What would I
Zones  Self-esteem scale Possessions as Parts of the Extended save first in any
 Understanding the Human Self Pp. 4164 and Possessions as
emergency and
 Body esteem scale Symbolic Expressions of Identity. Pp.
sexual response
 The basic biology of 95-121 in The Social Psychology of why?
sexual behavior • What do men and Material Possessions: To Have is to  Paper: Me and
 Understanding the women find attractive: A Be? St. Martin's Pres S. My Favorite
Chemistry of lust, love class discussion  Ellison et. Al. (2006). Managing Things (what
and attachment • Tanungin si Dra: Totoo Impressions online: Self these are and
 The Psychological ba? Surfacing common presentation processes in the online what they say
aspect: What turns beliefs and dating environment Journal of
misconceptions about me)
people on: the phases of Computer Mediated  Interview of
sexual response regarding the body, sex, Communication 1 1. 415 — 441. Doi:
and sexuality Informant/s
 The diversity of sexual 10.1 1 10 10836101
behavior: solitary, • What does he want?  Feldman, R. (2008) Understanding regarding most
heterosexual, homosexual (according to Psychology. 8th ed. McGraw Hill. common rituals
and bisexual, transsexual him/according to her). Module 34: Understanding Human in locale,
 Sexually transmitted What does she want? Sexual Response. 369-375; Module 35 description, and
diseases (STIs) (according to Diversity of Sexual behavior. 379-385; the functions
 Methods of Contraception her/according to him): Module 36: Sexual Difficulties. they serve
(natural and artificial) Comparing expectations 389391
• Usap tayo: A Discussion   Personal Essay:
c. THE MATERIAL AND Fisher, H. (2004). Why We Love: Reflections of
on Love, Sex, The Nature and Chemist of
ECONOMIC SELF Relationships, and Frankl's ways of
Romantic Love. Chapter 3: Chemistry
 I shop, therefore I Am: I Family of Love. 51-76; Chapter 4. Web of discovering
have, therefore I am? Love: Lust, Love and Attachment. 77- meaning
 Shaping the way we see 98.
ourselves: The role of  Frank', V. (1959) Man's Search for
consumer culture on our • Lecture Meaning: An Introduction to
sense of self and identity • Class/group discussion Logotherapy. Especially Part 2: Basic
d. THE SPIRITUAL SELF: on the role of mass Concepts of Logotherapy. 149-210.
The practice of religion: media in shaping  Gibbs et. Al. (2006). Self-
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belief in supernatural purchase behaviors: Presentation in online personals:
being and power What makes an ad The role of anticipated future
• The concept of "dungan" - effective or ineffective? interactions, self-disclosures and
spirit or soul What affects my perceived success in internet dating.
• Rituals and ceremonies: - purchase behavior? Communications Research. 33.2.152-
The function of rituals • My bag/wallet and me 172.
• Rituals and ceremonies (an unobtrusive  Gonzales & Hancock (2010). Mirror,
• Religion, Magic and measure) Mirror on my FB Wall: Effects of
Witchcraft Exposure to FB on self-esteem.
• Finding and creating Class discussion: Listing of Cyber psychology, Behavior and
meaning - Three ways of beliefs in spirits and the Social Networking. Doi:
discovering meaning in supernatural prevalent in 10.1089/cyber.2009.0411
life the area  Haviland, et. al. (2007) Spirituality,
Religion and the Supernatural. In
e. THE POLITICAL SELF • Lecture the Essence of Anthropology.
 Developing a Filipino Thomson Wadsworth. 289306
• Group discussion: Who
Identity: Values, Traits,  Kawada, M. (1996). Bayad sa Dili
Community and is the Filipino? What Naton Kaipon: A Visayan Ritual of
Institutional factors makes a Filipino? Offering to the Spirits. In Ushijima &
 Establishing a democratic • A Game: You know Zayas (eds). Binisaya Nga Kinabuhi
culture you're Filipino if/when. (Visayan Life). Visayas Maritime
Anthropological Studies. CSSP
(Inspired by the book of
f. THE DIGITAL SELF: Publications. 213 240.
the same title)  Lugue & De Leon (2001). Textbook
Self and other in
cyberspace on Family Planning. Rex Printing.
• Lecture  Magos, A. The Ideological Context
 l, me, myself and my user
• Group of Ma-aram Practice in Mariit. In
ID online identity The Enduring Ma-aram Tradition: An
 Selective self-presentation discussion/sharing: My
ethnography of Kinaray-a Village in
and impression FB experiences Antique, New Day Publishers 46-62
management • Quickie Survey: Who  Sosis, R. (2010). The Adaptive Value
 Impact of online goes online and why? of Religious Ritual. In Angeloni (ed).
 Interactions on the self Annual Editions: Anthropology 10/1 1.
Boundaries of the self- 33rd ed. McGraw Hill. 133-137.
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online: private vs public;  Stein & Stein (201 1). Ritual. in the
personal/ individual vs Anthropology of Religion, Magic
social identity online;
gender and sexuality online and Witchcraft. Prentice Hall.77-102
 Walther (2007). Selective self-
presentation in computer mediated
communication. Hyperpersonal
dimensions of technology, language
and cognition. Computers in Human
Behavior. 23.2538 – 2557
 Wolfson (2010). The Chemistry and
Chimera of Desire.
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healthy/what-is-desire
 Zialcita, F. 1997 . Barriers and
Bridges to a Democratic Culture. In
Perspectives on Citizenship and
Democracy. UP TWSC. 39- 68
3. Managing and Caring for the 3. Managing and Caring for the Managing and Caring for  J. Dunlosky, K.A. Rawson, E.J.  Feedback report
Self Self the Self Marsh, M.J. Nathan, & D.T. on initiate
implementation.
a. Learning to be a better a. Understand the theoretical  Guided lecture and how- Willingham. (2013). Improving what happened,
student underpinnings for how to to demonstration: Students' Learning with Effective problems
 What happens during manage and care for different Examination of own study Learning Techniques: Promising encountered, etc.
learning? Brain and aspects of the self strategies and  Working of my
development of more Directions from Cognitive and
behavior changes Bad Habits
 Metacognition and study b. Acquire and hone new skills effective study plans and Educational Psychology. (paper)
strategies • Managing and learnings for better strategies (self-regulated Psychological Science in the Public  Feedback report
your own learning: Self- managing of one's self and learning program) Interest, 14(1), 4-58 on initial
regulated learning  Answering the implementation
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b. Setting goals for Success behaviors Metacognition Awareness  Locke, E. (2002). Setting Goals for of goals
 The importance of goals Inventory Life and Happiness. In Snyder &  Feedback on
 Bandura's Self efficacy, c. Apply these new skills to  The Power of Habit at Implementation
Dweck's Mindset one's self and functioning for http://w Lopez (eds.) Handbook of Positive
(growth vs fixed) a better quality of life  Guided lecture and how- Psychology Oxford University Press.
 Locke's goal setting to demonstration: 299- 312
theory Examination of goals
 Neff, K. (2012). The Science of Self
c. Taking charge of one's (short and long term) as
health well as plans for Compassion. In Germer & Siegel
 Stressors and responses accomplishing these (eds). Compassion and Wellness in
 Sources of coping and  Clarifying goals and Psychotherapy. NY. Guilford Press.
strength setting up a plan for the
short term for the 79-92. Or
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The need for self-care filipino/
and compassion
 Urdan (1991) Achievement Goal
Theory: Past Results, Future
Directions. Advances in Motivation
and Achievement. Vol. 10 99 — 141.
 Zimmerman, B. (2002). Becoming
Learner: Self-Regulated Overview.
Theory into Practice, 41 (2), 64 — 70
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COURSE GRADING SYSTEM

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Class Standing 70%

 Quizzes
 Attendance
 Recitation
 Projects/Assignments/Seatwork/Special Report

Midterm / Final Examinations 30%
100%

Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade = FINAL GRADE

2

Prepared by: Noted by:

DR. JOHN MARK S. DISTOR, RPm DR. JOHN MARK S. DISTOR, RPm
Name of Faculty Chairperson

Approved by:

DR. NICOLAS T. MALLARI, RPm

Dean

DR. MANUEL M. MUHI

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