intro to UTS

2. SS
BEAU

4. PURPO

10. UNDERSTANDING THE SELF
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE 1

11. COURSE DESCRIPTION
• 54- HOUR, 3- UNIT COURSE
• DEALS WITH THE NATURE OF IDENTITY, AS WELL AS THE FACTORS
AND FORCES THAT AFFECT THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
OF PERSONAL IDENTITY.
• IT INTENDS TO FACILITATE THE EXPLORATION OF THE ISSUES AND
CONCERNS REGARDING SELF AND IDENTITY TO ARRIVE AT A BETTER
UNDERSTANDING OF ONE’S SELF.
• COURSE ALSO INCLUDES THE MANDATORY TOPICS ON FAMILY
PLANNING AND POPULATION EDUCATION.

12. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Identify and describe the fundamental perspectives, forces,
influences, theories in understanding the self
2. Understand and apply the different theories, forces, concepts
in analyzing the development of one self
3. Perform/Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating
the various aspects of self and identity
4. Acquire and hone new skills and learning for better managing
of one’s self and behavior
5. Appreciate the complexity of the human condition and
advocate respect for human rights

13. Why study
“Understanding the Self”?

14. WRITING ACTIVITY
(IN 2 TO 3 SENTENCES)
• HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE “YOU” TODAY?
• WHAT WERE THE FACTORS THAT SHAPED YOU INTO WHO
“YOU” ARE RIGHT NOW?
• GIVEN THE CHANCE, WOULD YOU LIKE TO CHANGE
SOMETHING ABOUT “YOU”?