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Course Syllabus (Competency/ Outcome-Based Education: Curriculum Quality Audit)
Discipline
Social Science
Program
All Programs
Course Code
GE 3
Course Title
The Contemporary World
Credit Units
3
Duration
54 Hours
Program Placement
Every Semester
Prerequisite
None
1. COURSE DESCRIPTION AND COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CD-CILOs/ Outcomes)
This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the multifaceted phenomenon of globalization. Using the various disciplines of the social sciences, it examines the
economic, social, political, technological, and other transformations that have created an increasing awareness of the interconnectedness of peoples and places around the globe. To this end, the
course provides an overview of the various debates in global governance, development, and sustainability. Beyond exposing the student to the world outside the Philippines, it seeks to inculcate a
sense of global citizenship and global ethical responsibility.
This course includes mandatory topics on population education in the context of population and demography.
At the end of the course, the learners are able to:
1.
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4.
5.
Knowledge
Distinguish different interpretations of and approaches to globalization
Describe the emergence of global economic, political, social, and cultural systems
Analyze the various contemporary drivers of globalization
Understand the issues confronting the nation-state
Assess the effects of globalization on different social units and their responses
Values
1. Articulate personal positions on various global issues
2. Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship
Skills
1. Analyze contemporary news events in the context of globalization
2. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines
3. Write a research paper with proper citations on a topic related to globalization
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2. COURSE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE (CCS/
Duration
Content/
Intended Learning Outcomes
(by week)
Topic(by Unit/
process+particularity/purpose+product
Chapter/
Module)
(Ref DM:Introduce/ Demonstrate/
Practice)
(ILO)
Weeks 1-2
Introduction to
Course
Content)
Outcomes-Based Teaching-Learning
(OBLT)(Ref DM: Constructive Alignment)
Teaching and Learning
Resource
Activity
(Instructional
Material/ Reading)
(TLA)
Getting to know me and
you
Discussion of the
mechanics of the course.
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PowerPoint
Presentation on
mechanics of the
course.
Introducing the
requirements and
integrative final paper.
Weeks 3-5
The Structures
of Globalization
A- Describe the emergence of global
economic, political, social, and cultural
systems
S- Distinguish different interpretations of
and approaches to globalization
K-. Analyze the various contemporary
drivers of globalization
Reading Materials
Debate: The students will
Chapter 9 of
debate the motion “That
textbook: “The
global free trade has
Globalization
done more harm than
of Economic
good.”
Relations” by
István Benczes
Chapter 7 of
textbook:
Group discussion:Explain “Governments and
the effects of globalization Citizens in a Globally
on governments
Interconnected
World of States” by
Hans Schattle
Quiz
Oral recitation,
assignments,
reactions/feedback
papers, group work
reports, etc.
Rubrics
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
Final integrative paper
(which is discussed on
the first day)
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Class discussion
Group Report
Mazower, Mark.
2006. “An
International
Civilization? Empire,
Internationalism and
the Crisis of the MidTwentieth Century.”
International Affairs
82(3): 553–566.
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Rubrics
Chapter 9 of
textbook: “The
Globalization of
Economic Relations”
by István Benczes
Wallerstein,
Immanuel. 2004.
“The
Modern WorldSystem as a
Capitalist
World
Economy:
Production,
SurplusValue, and
Polarization.” In
WorldSystems
Midterm Examination
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Weeks 6-8
Weeks 1011
A World of
Regions
A World of
Ideas
A-. Differentiate the Global South from the
Third World
Group Report
S- Differentiate between regionalization
and globalization
Lecture/Discussion
K- Identify the factors leading to a greater
integration of the
Asian region
Group Report
A- Analyze how various media drive
various forms of global
Film Viewing/Discussion
S- Explain the dynamic between local and
global cultural production
Group Report
K- Understand the issues confronting the
nation-state
Weeks 1214
Global
Population and
Mobility
A- Analyze how cities serve as engines of
globalization
Lecture/Discussion
Group Report
Reading Materials
Chapter 12 of
textbook: “Locating
the
Global South” by
Lisandro E. Claudio
Connell, Raewyn.
2007.
Reading Materials
Chapter 13 of
textbook:
“Globalization
and the Asia
Pacific and
South Asia” by
Ehito Kimura
Shiraishi, Takashi.
2006. “The Third
Chapter 22 of
textbook:
“Globalization
and the Media:
Creating the
Global
Village” by
Jack Lule
Chapter 23 of
textbook: “Popular
Music and
Globalization” by
Yara El-Ghadban
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Quiz on the reading
materials
Graded Group
Report: Students will
form groups of 3-5. Each
group will be assigned a
Latin American country
to report on. These
groups will deliver
10minute presentations
on the contemporary
foreign and economic
policies of their
respective countries.
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
Final integrative paper
(which is discussed on
the first day)
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Rubrics
Rubrics
Rubrics
Quiz
Graded Group
Report: Students will
form groups of 3-5. Each
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S- Explain the theory of demographic
transition as it affects
global population
K- Display first-hand knowledge of the
experiences of OFWs
Weeks 1516
Towards a
Sustainable
World
A- Differentiate stability from
sustainability
Lecture/discussion
OFW Interview: Each
student will be asked to
interview a former or a
current OFW (face-toface or online).In class
they will share what they
learned from these
interviews about
transnationalism and the
factors that affect global
migrations.
Lecture/discussion
S- Critique existing models of global food
security
Weeks 1718
Conclusion:
Global
Citizenship
K- Articulate models of global sustainable
development
Film Viewing
Lecture/discussion
A- Appreciate the ethical obligations of
global citizenship
S- Write a research paper on a topic
related to globalization, with proper
citation
Personal concept map of
global citizenship:
Students will engage in a
free association exercise
Chapter 26 of
textbook: “Mobility,
Diversity and
Community in the
Global
City” by Val
Colic-Peisker
Sassen,
Saskia. 2005. “The
Global City:
Introducing a
Concept.” Brown
Journal of World
Affairs XI(2): 27-43.
Aguilar, Filomeno V.
2012.
“Differentiating
Sedimented
from Modular
Transnationalism:
The View from East
Asia.” Asian and
Pacific Migration
Journal 21(2): 149–
171.
Chapter 48 of
textbook:
“Sustainable
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global city to discuss and
research on.
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
Final integrative paper
(which is discussed on
the first day)
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Recitation
Students will spend the
final week completing
their research papers.
Quiz on the reading
materials
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K- Articulate a personal definition of
global citizenship
of ideas they associate
with “global citizenship.”
Based on this, they will
synthesize a personal
definition of the concept.
Afterwards, they will list
the obligations of a global
citizen.
Independent research
and writing
Lecture/discussion
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Economic
Systems” by
Sebastian
Plóciennik
Film: “The Price of
Sugar” directed by
Bill Haney
Carter, April. 2001.
“Global Civil Society:
Acting as Global
Citizens” in The
Political Theory of
Global Citizenship.
London: Routledge,
pp. 147-176.
Final Examination
3. REQUIRED READING MATERIALS AND REFERENCES
Steger, Manfred B., Paul Battersby, and Joseph M. Siracusa, eds. 2014.The SAGE Handbook of Globalization. Two volumes. Thousand Oaks: SAGE
Publications.
Print
Non-Print
4. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM
Course Requirements
At the end of the semester the learners must comply the following requirements on:
1. Modules (Activities, Assessments, Assignments)
2. Projects
3. Major Examination
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Modules
• Activities
• Assessments
• Assignments
Project
Major Examination
20%
20%
10%
10%
40%
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100%
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5. CLASS POLICIES (Specific to the Course)
Pedagogical
The activities such as the class/group discussions may be done prior to the lecture as means of eliciting the personal experiences of the students which can
Nature and
then be used to begin as well as to enrich and contextualized the subsequent lecture/discussion. The discussions may be done in the middle of the lecture as a
Delivery
means of illustrating a particular theory or concept or even at the end to wrap up the topic and provide a good way of tying theory and experiences together.
Attendance, Assignment and
Submission Policies
Uniform and
Decorum
Academic Honesty
and Scholarship
Special Education Need and
Disability Accommodation
Gender and Development
Related Accommodation
Religious Accommodation
Students are required to observe attendance in the class as monitored in the School Register Form. In case of BMI, the important dates are considered the
attendance. Assignments and their submission are to be on time as announced or as scheduled in the class sessions/ BMI.
Students are deemed accountable to follow the “Damn Psychology of Clothing” and the “RESPECT the 6 Cs” as campaigned in the class through posters.
All forms of dishonesty as indicated as ideal class rules in the basic and higher education is automatically equivalent to a failing grade of the academic exercise.
Plagiarism is automatic “Failed” in an output.
Persons with physical/ learning disabilities are requested to see the Professor within the first two weeks of the semester. A doable strategy is designed by both
the Professor and student throughout the semester. Have an appointment with the Professor for his/ her consultation time.
All oral and written communication outputs/ class interactions are required to observe the use of gender sensitive language. The course prohibits discrimination
and harassment based upon race, ethnicity, sex (including sexual assault), pregnancy, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and genetic information. Any student who has concerns about such behavior should the Professor.
In the academic work in the class, everybody is required to avoid conflicts with student’s religious practices and/ or observances. For an exemption, the student
may request reasonable accommodations. This request must be in writing, and the Professor will review the request and this may even seek for assistance
from the Dean.
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Mentoring, Coaching and
Consultation
6. PROFESSORIAL TEAM FOR THE COURSE
Lead Faculty
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