OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION (OBE) SYLLABUS IN
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF (GE 101)
SY. 2024-2025
No. of 1
COURSE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Revisions
MAJOR TOURISM MANAGEMENT Revised Date 08.12.2024
Semester FIRST
DEPARTMEN
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Adopted
T
School Year 2024-2025
Societal Vision Objective and Governance Mission
Envisioning a society with industries and institutions
distinguished with the Colegio de la Ciudad de Zamboanga brand The Colegio de la Ciudad de Zamboanga shall be a Local City
of education and training. College faithful to its mandate as a General Comprehensive and
Polytechnic Tertiary Institution which shall provide Education with
Institutional Vision International Standards of Quality and Excellence to its clientele in
A community of men and women trained and committed to Zamboanga City.
General Comprehensive and Polytechnic Leadership by interfacing
academic excellence and commitment in a vibrantly developing
community.
Institutional Outcomes (Goals)
The Graduates of the CCZ shall possess the distinctive traits named as the Three Cs: Competence ( Creative and Critical Thinking,
Fluency and Articulateness, Expertise and Life-Long Learning, Technology and Savviness, Theory and Practice, Leadership and Network),
Character (CCZ Identity and Integrity, Commitment to Social Transformation, Patriotism and Universal Outlook, and Care for the
Environment) and Charity (In Pursuit of Truth and Impartial Love)
PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
The CCZ students, upon graduation…
1 demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills in the workplace and can innovate, create, and formulate solutions to problems, and advance knowledge
(101)
2 have the ability to communicate fluently and effectively (both oral and written) in English and Filipino language (102)
3 are life long and independent learners who are experts in the field of the English Language- its origin, growth and development, structures, and use (103)
4 apply skills in utilizing technology in the study of the English language system and development (104)
5 demonstrate mastery of theory and practice in articulating comprehensive and contextualized view of the English language system and development (105)
6 work effectively as leaders with networking qualities and skills in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural groups (106)
7 have a moral, ethical, and positive value system. They have integrity and they steadfastly adhere to high moral principles and professional standards (107)
8 work closely with different social sectors of the society for social and community development and transformation (108)
9 help preserve and promote Filipino historical and cultural heritage while also respectful of other cultures and identities (109)
10 participate in activities that focuses on the preservation and care of the environment (1010)
11 have integrity and steadfastly adhere to truth, high moral standards, and positive value system (1011)
12 demonstrate service orientation in their profession and participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses particularly
in response to the needs of the community it serves (1012)
Class Information Instructor’s Information
Instructor’s
Section A and B STEPHANIE S. REYES
Name
Office
Schedule Wednesday and Thursday Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Designation
Office Hours /
Time 9:00-11:00AM and 4:00-5:00PM Consultation Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00/ Friday 8:00-10:00AM
Time
Venue A21 Office Telephone 09705902470
Term First Email Address Stephaniesreyes2021@[Link]
COURSE INFORMATION
UNDERSTANDING THE SELF (GE 101) Contact
Course Name units, 3 hrs./wk. (18 weeks, 54
Hours/Wee
k hrs. total)
Pre-requisite
Course
Subject None 3 Units
Credit
Course The course deals with the nature identity, as well as the factors and forces that affect the development and
Description 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.
Course Major Exams
Requirements Summative quizzes
Per unit outputs as specified in the assessment
End of course learning log (reflective journal) and portfolio (compilation of outputs) of each unit.
Grading A. Class Standing = 50% B. Projects= 20% c. Major Examination (Mid and Final Exam) =
System a. Recitations a. Assignments 30%
b. Quizzes b. Reflection/Reaction paper
c. Unit Examinations c. Others
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students would be able to: Program Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1. Discuss the different representations and conceptualization of the self from
x x
various disciplinal perspectives.
2. Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different x x
disciplines and perspectives.
3. Examine the different influences, factors and forces that shape the self. x x
4. Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of x x
one’s self and identity by developing a theory of oneself.
5. Demonstrate critical reflective thought in integrating the various aspects of self x x
and identity.
6. Identify the different forces and institutions that impact the development of x x
various aspects of self and identity.
7. Examine one’s self against the different aspects of self-discussed in class. x x
8. Acquire and hone new skills and learning for better managing of oneself and x x
behaviors.
9. Apply these new skills in one’s self and functioning for a better-quality life. x x
Course Outline and Timeframe
Week Course Content/Subject Matter Week Course Content/Subject Matter
Week 1 CCZ Mission/Vision Week 10 Lesson 3: Managing the Material Self
Course Overview
Classroom Policies
Course Introduction and Requirements
Week 2 Chapter I – Defining the self: Personal and Developmental Lesson 4: The Spiritual Self
and 3 Perspective on self and Identity Week 11
Lesson 1: The Self from various Philosophical Perspective and 12 Lesson 5: The Moral Self
Lesson 2: The Self, Society and Culture
Lesson 6: The Political Self and Being a Filipino
Week 4 Lesson 3: The Self Cognitive Construct Week 13 Lesson 7: The Self in the Digital and Virtual World
Week 5 Lesson 4: The Self in Western and Eastern thoughts Week 14- Chapter III – Managing and Caring for the Self
15 Lesson 1: Learning to be a Better Learner
Week 6 Chapter II: Unpacking the self Week 16 Lesson 2: Do not Just Dream, make it Happen
and 7 Lesson 1: The Physical Self and 17 Lesson 3: Self-Assessment
Week 8 Lesson 2: The Sexual Self Week 18 Final Exam
Week 9 Mid Term Exam
Learning Plan
Desired Student Learning
Course Strategies in
Time Outcomes/Competencies Assessment of
Content/Subject Teaching & Guide Questions Resources
Frame At the end of each topic and Task
Matter Learning
semester the students can
CCZ Mission/Vision Demonstrate critical reflective Individual What is the vision and Rubric score Books, Internet,
Course Overview thought in integrating the various participation in class mission of CCZ? sheet of class Projector and
Classroom Policies aspects of self and identity. discussion participation Laptop
Course Introduction Exhibit awareness and appreciation What is the
Week 1 and Requirements of the College Vision, Mission, and Collaborative importance of knowing
Goals Grouping our vision and
Demonstrate understanding of the mission?
classroom policies, course Getting to know each
requirement and grading system other
Chapter I – Defining Explain why it is essential to Lecture What is the difference Graded class
the self: Personal and understand the self; between society and participation and
Developmental Interactive Discussion culture? class activities
Perspective on self Discuss the different notions of the
and Identity self from the point-of-view of the Film/video What is the Quizzes
various philosophers across time and presentation relationship between
Lesson 1: The Self place; society and culture? Reflection paper
from various Individual exercises
Philosophical Examine one’s self against the with reflection Whose philosophical
Perspective different views of self that were perspective do you
Week 2
discussed in class; believe to be true?
and 3
Lesson 2: The Self,
Society and Culture Explain the relationship between and
among the self, society and culture;
Compare and contrast how the self
can be influence by the different
institutions in the society;
Identify the different ideas in
psychology about the self.
Week 4 Lesson 3: The Self Create your own definition on the Lecture Define the word “self” Graded class
Cognitive Construct “self” based on the definitions from participation and
psychology. Interactive Discussion Whose philosophy is class activities
closely related to the
Film/video definition of self for Quizzes
presentation you? Reflection paper
Individual exercises
with reflection
Lesson 4: The Self in Differentiate the concept of self- Lecture What is the difference Graded class
Western and Eastern according to western thought against between the western participation and
thoughts Eastern Oriental perspective. Interactive Discussion thought against class activities
Eastern Oriental
Week 5 Film/video perspective about the Quizzes
presentation self?
Reflection paper
Individual exercises
with reflection
Chapter II: Unpacking Explain the concept of self as found Lecture What is the concept of Graded class
the self in Asia thoughts; self in Asian country? participation and
Interactive Discussion class activities
Lesson 1: Physical Create a representation of the What is the difference
Week 6-7 Self Filipino self. Film/video between the concept Quizzes
presentation of self: Asian vs.
Western Reflection paper
Individual exercises Asian vs. Eastern
with reflection
Lesson 2: The Sexual Discuss the developmental aspect of Lecture Why is sexuality Graded class
Self the reproductive system; diverse? participation and
Interactive Discussion class activities
Explain human sexual behavior; How do you view
Film/video yourself sexually? Quizzes
Week 8
Characterize the diversity of sexual presentation
behavior. Why do you need to Reflection paper
Individual exercises know your sexual self?
with reflection
Week 9 Midterm Examination
Week 10 Lesson 3: Managing Discuss the ways on how to manage Lecture Why do we need to Graded class Books, Internet,
the Material Self our material self; manage our material participation and Projector and
Interactive Discussion self? class activities Laptop
Explain the concept of material self.
Film/video What are the ways to Quizzes
presentation manage the material
self? Reflection paper
Individual exercises
with reflection
Lesson 4: The Appraise one ’s self based on the Lecture Why do you need to Graded class
Spiritual Self description of material self; know your spiritual participation and
Interactive Discussion self? class activities
Lesson 5: The Moral Identify different Filipino values and
Self traits. Film/video Quizzes
presentation
Week 11
Lesson 6: The Political Reflection paper
and 12
Self and Being a Individual exercises
Filipino with reflection
Lesson 7: The Self in Reflect on your selfhood in relation Lecture Why do you need to Graded class
the Digital and to your national identity; know yourself in the participation and
Virtual World Interactive Discussion digital and virtual class activities
Describe the influence of Internet on world?
sexuality and gender; Film/video Quizzes
presentation
Week 13
Define online identity; Reflection paper
Individual exercises
Compare real identity versus online with reflection
identity.
Chapter III – Explain the importance of becoming Lecture How do we become a Graded class
Managing and Caring a better learner; better learner? participation and
for the Self Interactive Discussion class activities
Discuss how learning occurs; What are the various
Week 14-
Lesson 1: Learning to Film/video metacognition and Quizzes
15
be a Better Learner Enumerate various metacognition presentation studying techniques?
and studying techniques. Reflection paper
Individual exercises
with reflection
Lesson 2: Do not Just Identify the causes of stress; Lecture What is your ambition Graded class
Dream, make it in life? participation and
Happen Identify the their stressors in life; Interactive Discussion class activities
How will you attain
Week 16
Lesson 3: Self- Enumerate the ways on how to Film/video your ambition? Quizzes
and 17
Assessment attain their dreams and ambition. presentation
Why do we not need Reflection paper
Individual exercises to stress so much?
with reflection
Week 18 Final Exam
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Prepared by: Checked and Reviewed by: Recommending Approval: Approved
by:
STEPHANIE S. REYES STEPHANIE S. REYES FLORENCIA F. MARQUEZ, Ph.D. AGNES A.
SANTOS
Faculty Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences College Dean Officer in Charge
