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Personal identity as a natural and social phenomenon.

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Basic level: To understand a complex phenomenon like the sense of self, in its innate and socially constructed dimensions. Advanced Level: To use the acquired knowledge to improve the understanding of different cultures.

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The exam is written and in-person, and consists of a quiz with multiple- choice questions. The final grade is expressed in thirtieths, and to pass the exam, a student must achieve at least 18/30. To pass the exam, students must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of at least the fundamental concepts of the subject. To achieve a high grade, students must demonstrate complete mastery of the topics covered.

1) What is personal identity) 2) The inborn dimension 3) The social dimension and the influence of different cultures 4)The fragility of one's sense of self

Basic Level: To understand the complexity of personal identity formation. To understand the characteristics of identity that stem from different social structures, and to be able to predict elements of resistance and fragility within them. To increase a sense of respect for the unique characteristics of people from different cultures.