Mary the Queen College (Pampanga), Inc

JAS, San Matias, Guagua, Pampanga

“We Transform Lives”

SYLLABUS FOR “ The Contemporary World”

I. COURSE CODE: GE 3

II. COURSE TITLE: The Contemporary World

III. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the multifaceted phenomenon of globalization. Using various disci-
plines of the social science, it examines the economic, social, political, technological and other transformations that have created an increasing awareness of the
interconnectedness of people and places around the globe. To this end, this course provides an overview of the various debates in global governance, development
and sustainability. Beyond exposing the student to the world outside of the Philippine, it seeks to indicate a sense of global citizenship and global ethical responsi-
bility.
IV. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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-state; and
5. Assess the effects of globalization on different social units and their responses.

B. Skills
 1. Analyze the contemporary news events in context of globalization;
2. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines; and
3. Write a reearch paper with proper citations on a topic related to globalization.

C. Values
1. Articulate personal positions on various global issues; and
2. Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship.

V. DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE

PROGRAM OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE COURSE OUTCOMES COURSE TOPICS TEACHING LEARNING ACTIVI- VALUES ASSESSMENT METHODS
INDICATORS TIES (TLAs)

Weeks 1- 2
Appropriate and responsible • Identify the un- Course overview and • Classroom sharing Be able to develop • Written Exami-
Define and assess infor- sharing and use of information derlying philoso- classroom policies. a sense of partici- nation
mation needs; produce, and knowledge generated phies of the vary- • Lecture pation during the
share and utilize infor- from different sources. ing definition of Introduction to the Study discussion of the
mation and knowledge. globalization. of Globalization • Personal concept map Globalization
of globalization
• Write a personal
definition of
globalization
based on a con-
cept map.
Week 3

Develop a critical under- Clear understanding of the • Define economic • Teacher – Students Be able to create a • News Report
standing of the modern modern world system and the- globalization. The Structures of Glob- Interaction deeper sense of co- Critique
world system and to ories about economic globali- alization operation and par-
identify the factors that zation. ticipation during • Written Exami-
facilitate economic glob- • Articulate a • The Global Econ- • Debate the discussion and nation
alization. stance on global omy group activities
economic inte-
gration.

Week 4

Narrate a short history of Clear, fluent in telling a story • Explain the role • Market Integra- • Teacher – Student In- Reflect critically on • Oral examina-
global market integration with the use of effective and of international tion teraction. shared concerns. tion
in the 20th Century responsible use of non-verbal financial institu-
cues, pictures, graphics and tions in the crea- • Film viewing
images. tion of a global
economy.

• Identify the at-

tributes of global
corporations.
Week 5

Differentiate internation- Efficient and effective use of • Explain the ef- • The Global Inter- • Lecture Articulate personal
alism from globalism. resources. fects of globaliza- state System positions on various Written/Oral Examina-
tion n govern- global issues tion
ment. • Teacher-Students
• Contemporary Interaction
• Identify the roles Global Govern-
and functions of ance.
the United Na- • Film showing
tions and the
challenges of
global govern-
ance in the 21st
Century.

Week 6

Analyze how a new con- Clear understanding of a new • Define the term • Global Divides: • Group Report Advocate respect • Written/
ception of global rela- concepts. “Global South” The North and for human rights. Oral Examina-
tions emerged from the the South (focus tion
experiences of Latin Appropriate and responsible on Latin Amer- • Discussion
American countries. sharing and use of information • Differentiate the ica)
and knowledge generated Global South
from different sources from the Third
World.
Weeks 7 & 8

Identify the factors lead- Gathering of need-based, ac- • Differentiate be- • Asian Regional- • Teacher-Students In- Appreciate and re- • Article Analysis
ing to a greater integra- curate, authentic and reliable tween regionali- ism teraction spect other cul-
tion of the Asian Region. information through online zation and global- tures/tradition.
sources, research and other ization. • Group Report
investigate techniques. • Written Exami-
nation
• Analyze how dif-
ferent Asian
states confront
the challenges of
globalization and
regionalization.

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Week 10

Use of information and Creative and innovative con- Analyze how various me- • Global Media • Teacher-Student In- Appreciate various • Reflection
communication technol- ceptualization and design re- dia drive various forms of Cultures teraction art forms. (Film Showing)
ogy (ICT) effectively and lated to global media cultures. global integration.
efficiently to explain the
dynamic between local • Film Showing
and global cultural pro- • Oral Examina-
duction. tion
Week 11

Explain how globalization Clear understanding about the Analyze the relationship • The Globaliza- • Teacher-Students Make decisions • Written Exami-
affects religious practices globalization of religion. between religion and tion of Religion Interaction based on normal nation
and beliefs. global conflict and con- norms and impera-
versely, global peace. • Group Report tives .

Week 12

Analyze how cities serve Skillful use of participatory Identify the attributes of • The Global City • Group report Be able to create a • Group Activity
as engines of globaliza- strategies in analyzing issues. a global city. deeper sense of co-
tion operation and par-
ticipation during
the discussion and
group activities

Week 13

Develop a critical under- Clear understanding of differ- Explain the theory of de- • Mandated top- • Teacher-Student In- Contribute person- • Reaction paper
standing of the different ent theories and sharing ideas mographic transition as it ics: teraction ally and meaning-
theories. or knowledge. affects global population. Global Demographic fully to the coun-
• Group Report try’s development.
Week 14

Display first hand Skillful selection, analysis, or- Analyze the political, eco-
knowledge of the experi- ganization and presentation of nomic, cultural and social • Global Migration • Teacher-Student In- Be able to create a • Research Work
ences. essential information after factors underlying the teraction deeper sense of co-
conducting an interview. global movements of operation and par-
people. ticipation during
• Research Pro- • Research Work the discussion and
Appropriate research or evalu- posal Writing group activities • Oral Examina-
Write a research paper ation framework. Conduct interview in a tion
proposal with proper ci- former or a current OFW
tation. (face to face or online)

Week 15

Differentiate stability Efficient and effective use of Articulate models of • Sustainable De- • Teacher-Student In- Contribute person-
from sustainability. resources. global sustainable devel- velopment teraction ally and meaning- • Video Analysis
opment. fully to the coun-
• Group Report try’s development.

Week 16
Contribute person-
Demonstrate critical, an- Critique existing models of Define global food secu- • Global Food Se- • Teacher-Student In- ally and meaning- • Written/Oral Ex-
alytical and creative global food security. rity. curity teraction fully to the coun- amination
thinking. try’s development.
• Group Report
 Week 17
• Teacher-Student In- Identify the ethical
Select a topic related to Work effective in a group. Articulate a personal defi- • Global Citizen- teraction implications of
globalization, with nition of global Citizen- ship. global citizenship. • Final Examina-
proper citation. Innovative and creative in us- ship. • Group Report tion
ing technology to assist and
facilitate learning and re-
search. Appreciate the ethical
obligations of global citi-
zenship.
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Course Requirements: Grading System:

Regular Quizzes 25 % Quizzes

Midterm Analysis Paper 15 % Recitation

Group report 15 % Midterm

Final Research Paper 25 % Group Reports and other Research papers

20 % Final Research Paper

Consultation Schedule:

Day(s) ___________________________ Time: ______________________________

Prepared by: Approved by:

RITA E. DIZON, MAEd DENNIS JOSEPH S. RAYMUNDO LETICIA D. FLORES, Ph.D June 5 , 2018

Faculty Coordinator VPAA Date