Module Title: Module in Contemporary World Course Title: Contemporary World Course Number: GE 102 Course Description: 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 students to the world outside the Philippines, it seeks to inculcate a sense of global citizenship and global ethical responsibility. Total Learning Time: 54 Hours Pre-requisites: None Overview: The course Contemporary World discusses topics on geography, history, economics and political science which will help young generation learners approach contemporary world issues from a geographic and historical perspective while taking into account their economic and political dimensions. The aim of the course is to help students become interested in contemporary world problems and issues that all societies face, develop competencies and construct knowledge, analyze governments, economies, peoples, cultures from around the world, and concerns and be able to compare their own point of view with that of others, thus increasing their critical judgment. Learning Outcomes: The purpose of the study of the contemporary world is to help the young generation learners to become interested and involved in the contemporary world problems and issues that all citizens are facing. By studying the problems and issues and the way in which these relationships shape the organization of the world today, increases their level of awareness that will lead them to have their own viewpoint and perspective that increases their critical judgment, and for them to become more mindful of their environment and the community they belong to and to become participative actors in the roles they must play as responsible citizens. At the end of the course the students should be able to: A. Competencies 1. Distinguish different interpretations of and approaches to globalization 2. Describe the emergence of global economic, political, social and cultural systems 3. Analyze the various contemporary drivers of globalization 4. Understand the issues confronting the nation 5. Assess the effects of globalization on different social units and their responses B. 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 Indicative Content: Chapter 1. Globalization Chapter 2: The Global Economy Chapter 3: Market Integration Chapter 4: Interstate System Page 1 of CBT/ MCD’s Module in Contemporary World- CapSU Main Chapter 5: Global Governance Chapter 6: Global Divides Chapter 7: Asian Regionalism Chapter 8: Intercontinental Drift: Culture, Media and Globalization Chapter 9: The Globalization of Religion Chapter 10: The Global City Chapter 11: Global Demography Chapter 12: Global Migration Chapter 13: Sustainable Development Chapter 14: Global Food Security Chapter 15: Global Citizenship Midterm Coverage: Lessons 1-7 Final Coverage: Lesson 8-15 Introduction: This module examines the natures of globalization. Discussion: Chapter 1: Globalization Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to: Define globalization Differentiate the competing conceptions of globalization Identify underlying philosophies of the varying definitions of globalization. What is Globalization? In the advent of technologies, we see the growth on transports and communications. This means, people and countries can exchange information and goods in an easy way, this process is called “Globalization”. Globalization is a term used to describe the changes in societies and the world economy that are the result of dramatically increased trade and cultural exchange. In specifically economic contexts, it refers almost exclusively to the effects of trade, particularly trade liberalization or “free trade”. Globalization represents the global integration of international trade, investment, information, technology and cultures. Government policies designed to open economies domestically and internationally to boost development in poorer countries and raise standards of living for their people are what drive globalization. In our World history, they introduce around centuries the idea of concept of globalization; traders explore to buy rare commodities such as salt, spices and gold, which they would then sell in their home countries. The !9th century Industrial Revolution brought advances in communication and transportation that have removed borders and increased cross- border trade. The Silk Road, when trade spread rapidly between China and Europe via an overland route. World Health Organization defines Globalization, “ the increased interconnectedness and interdependence of peoples and countries, is generally understood to include two interrelated elements: the opening of international borders to increasingly fast flows of goods, services, finance, people, and ideas: and the changes in institutions and policies at national and Page 2 of CBT/ MCD’s Module in Contemporary World- CapSU Main international levels that facilitate or promote such flows. Globalization has the potential for both positive and negative effects on development and health.” Thomas Friedman defines globalization as, “the inexorable integration of markets, transportation systems, and communication systems to a degree never witnessed before- in a way that is enabling corporations, countries, and individuals to reach around the world farther, faster, deeper, and cheaper than ever before.” Also, Manfred Steger provided scholarly description in his Globalization: A Very Short Introduction, the term globalization should be used to refer to a set of social processes that are thought to transform our present social condition into one of globality. “ In simple economic concept, the flow of products and services with few barriers in the integration of market, investment and trade between nation. At some point, culture is also assimilated and trade as they exchange of ideas and traditions by trading. The spread of Korean pop culture across will advance the exchange of ideas, art, language and music like other millennials experiencing nowadays are some of the best example. Globalization across the boarders makes people and goods to move easily in the different nations. Globalization is an event occurred in unprecedented pace and gives definition to the world’s market. It is still a public debate whether it is beneficial nor detrimental most especially to the average citizens. It may direct or indirectly affect everyone, but not everyone gets the same benefits. The more stretches and intensified, the more backlashes produce to those people who cannot keep on the same. Standards of living have risen overall as more third world countries experience industrialization. Other proponents believe that globalization is the way to catch up for developing countries because it allows them to cooperate with other nation like never before. The presence of multinational company will of great contribution especially to local economies as they invest in local products, resources, services, medical, and educational facilities. Globalization brought many benefits to other people but to others, it is not to everyone. It shows that, in fact, in all but a couple of countries polled, people believe life was better in the old days. If the other country produces cheaper product, other producers will be closed down and leads to lost of thousand jobs to others. Every step forward especially in technology it also brings a new danger. Example, technology improves the lives of many people, but it also increases the number of crimes every year. Globalization has contributed to global warming, climate change and the overuse of natural resources. An increase in the demand for goods has boosted manufacturing and industrialization. Globalization has also increases homogenization in countries. Some politicians argue that globalization is detrimental to the middle class, and is causing increasing economic and political polarization to developed countries. For example, outsourcing facilities in lower cost that lead workers to compete internationally for jobs. Also, international chain from developed country dominate the cultural exchange because their goods and culture influenced other countries more than those of any other nation. Good or bad, though, there isn’t much argument as to whether or not it is happening. Let’s look at the positives and negatives of globalization, and you can decide for yourself whether or not it is the best thing for our world. Natures of Globalization 1. Liberalization- is the freedom of the entrepreneurs to establish any industry or trade or business venture, within their own countries or abroad. 2. Free trade- the free flow of trade relations among all the nations. Each state grants MFN (most favored nation) status to other states and keeps its business and trade away from excessive and hard regulatory and protective regimes. 3. Globalization of Economic Activity- Economic activities are to be governed both by the domestic market and also the world market. It stands for the process of integrating the domestic economy with world economies. 4. Liberalization of Import-Export System- it stands for liberating the import-export activity and securing a free flow of goods and services across borders. Page 3 of CBT/ MCD’s Module in Contemporary World- CapSU Main 5. Privatization- keeping the state away from ownership of means of production and distribution and letting the free flow of industrial, trade, and economic activity across borders. 6. Increased Collaborations- Encouraging the process of collaborations among the entrepreneurs with a view to secure rapid modernization, development and technological advancement. 7. Economic Reforms- Encouraging fiscal and financial reforms with a view to give strength to free world trade, free enterprise, and market forces. Globalization accepts and advocates the value of free world trade, freedom of access to world markets and a free flow of investments across borders. It stands for integration and democratization of the world’s culture, economy and infrastructure through global investments. GLOBALIZATION can mean: The formation of a Global Village-closer contact between different part of the world, with increasing possibilities of personal exchange, mutual understanding and friendship between “world citizens”. Economic globalization Additional Reading: 1. Sub topics: Globalization: A Working Definition and Globalization from the Ground Up – the Contemporary World by L. Claudio and P. Abinales, pp. 3-10 Process Questions: 1. What is the difference between globalization and globalism? 2. How have you experienced globalization? 3. What do you think is the importance of defining globalization? Exercises/ Drills: The students will synthesize and create a personal definition of the concept. Activity: Submission of news report summaries from local/ international newspaper op-eds (opinions/ commentaries that discuss globalization. Page 4 of CBT/ MCD’s Module in Contemporary World- CapSU Main GE 102 – The Contemporary World Name:__________________________________ Course/Year/ Section:__________________ Work Sheet # 1 – Globalization Test 1. True or False. Write true if the statement is correct, and false if it is not. 1. World Health Organization define globalization, “the increased interconnectedness and interdependence of peoples and countries. 2. Thomas Friedman defined globalization as, “as the inexorable integration of markets, transportation systems, communication systems to a degree never witnessed before.” 3. Exchange information and goods in an easy way, this process is called globalization. 4. Globalization is an event occurred in unprecedented pace and gives definition to the world’s market. 5. Globalization has contributed to global warming, climate change and the overuse of natural resources. 6. Some politicians argue that globalization is detrimental to the middle class, and is causing increasing economic and political polarization to developed countries. 7. United Nations defines Economic globalization as” increasing interdependence of world economies as a result of the growing scale of cross-border trade of commodities and services, flow of international capital and wide and rapid spread of technologies. 8. In economic globalization, companies seek the greatest possibility of efficient and maximized profits that will involve many regions and localities to “global production.” 9. The rapid growing significance of information in all types of productive activities and marketization are the two major driving forces for economic globalization. “ 10. The United Nation, founded s the Bretton Woods Conference in 1944, is the official organization for securing international monetary cooperation. Test II. Using the Venn Diagram, give the advantages and disadvantages of globalization. Page 5 of CBT/ MCD’s Module in Contemporary World- CapSU Main