Rizal Technological University

Understanding the Self (UTS)

1st sem 2023-2024

COURSE OUTLINE and REQUIREMENTS

Time Frame TOPICS
Classroom Orientation
 Mission and Vission of the university; College Goals
and Objectives
Week 1
 Course Overview
 Classroom Policies
 Course Requirements and Grading System
1. The Philosophy of Self
a. The Self from Various Perspectives
Week 2 b. The Eastern Philosophy of Self
c. The Western Philosophy of Self
d. Sikolohiyang Pilipino
2. The Scientific Self
a. Biology of Sex
Week 3 b. Sex determination
c. Mechanics of Heredity
d. Chromosomal Abnormalities
3. The Physical Self
Week 4 a. Physical Development
b. Physical Attractiveness
4. The Sexual Self
a. Sexual Self-Concept Defined
b. Sex and Sexuality in Adolescent
Week 5 c. Sexual Self Concept
d. Sex and Relationships
e. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
f. Understanding and Supporting Sexuality
5. The Social Self
Week 6
a. Understanding the Social Self
6. The Digital Self
a. Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants
Week 7
b. Digital Identity
c. Digital Footprints
7. The Material/Economic Self
Week 8 a. What is Consumer Behavior
b. Factors that can Inflkuence Consumer Behavior
8. The Mental Self
a. Brain Structure
Week 9
b. Attention and Memory
c. Metacognition
9. The Emotional Self
Week 10
a. The Emotional Self
10. The Spiritual Self
Week 11 a. Development of the Spiritual Self and Identity
b. Discovering Life Meaning
Week 12 11. The Political Self
a. Where Do You Fit in the Political Typology?
b. The Political Self
c. Dischotomies of the Political Beliefs that Shape
 the Political Self and Idenity
Course Requirements

1. TOPIC discussion 20%

a. Soft copy of the Power Point Presentation the class
must agree for the uniform template design, font type
and font size. Visual and photos is a must, and should
be properly cited.
b. Activity oriented
b.1 Must be participated by every member of the class
b.2 Maximum of 30 mins and must represent the main
concept of the topic.
b.3 Compilation ng mga sample videos for each chapter

2. Written Report 25%

a. The class will be dived into 3 goups to work on the
Sexual Self Module.
b. Each group is require to revise, add additional topics
and activities, edit photo’s put local examples and
scenarios properly cited.
c. The class decide for the uniform font size and font
type, and template as you write
3. Major Examination 30%
4. Chapter Assessment 15%
5. Attendance 10%
Take note all deliverables must be submitted in both soft and hard
copies to be collated by the class monitor. No individual submission will
be entertained.

References:
Understanding the Self

RODRIGO DP. TOMAS,PhDTE, RGC, LPT

Course Instructor