This course deals with the nature of identity, as well as the factors and forces that affect the development and maintenance of personal identity. It 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.
At the end of the course, the students will be able to:
The Self from Various Perspectives
- Discuss the different representations and conceptualizations of the self from various disciplinal perspectives.
- Compare and contrast how the self has been represented across different disciplines and perspectives.
- Examine the different influences, factors, and forces that shape the self.
- Demonstrate critical and reflective thought in analyzing the development of one's self and identity by developing a theory of the self.
Unpacking The Self
- Explore the different aspects of self and identity.
- Demonstrate critical, reflective thought in integrating the various aspects of self and identity.
- Identify the different forces and institutions that impact the development of various aspects of self and identity.
- Examine one's self against the different aspects of self discussed in class.
Managing and Caring for The Self
- Understand the theoretical underpinnings for how to manage and care for different aspects of the self.
- Acquire and hone new skills and learnings for better managing of one's self and behaviors.
- Apply these new skills to one's self and functioning for a better quality of life
- Course creator: Annjenica Umali