The course deals with the nature of identity, as
well as the factors and forces that affect the development and maintenance of
personal identity. The directive to Know Oneself as inspired by countless and
varied ways to comply. Among the questions that everyone has had to grapple
with at one time or other is “Who Am I?”. At no other period is this question
as more urgently than in adolescence – traditionally believed to be a time for
vulnerability and great possibilities. Issues of self and identity are among the most
critical for the young. 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 goal 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.