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TERESA COLLEGE
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COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Name The Contemporary World

Course Credits 3 units

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 student to the world outside the Philippines, it
seeks to inculcate a sense of global citizenship and global ethical responsibility.
Contact Hours/Week 3 hours

Prerequisite None

Course Outcomes 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.
5. Assess the effects of globalization on different social units and their responses.
6. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines
7. Write a research paper with proper citations on a topic related to globalization.
8. Articulate personal positions on various global issues.

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COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Timeframe Course Contents / Subject Matter

Week 1 A. Introduction to the Course
Week 2 B. Globalization Theories
Week 3 C. Dynamics of Local and Global Culture
Week 4 D. The Globalization of Religion
Week 5 E. Globalization and Regionalization
Week 6 F. Global Demography
Week 7 G. Global Migration
Week 8 H. Economic Globalization and Global Trade
Week 9 I. Economic Globalization and Sustainable Department
Week 10 J. Economic Globalization, Poverty and Inequality
Week 11 K. Global City
Week 12 L. Theories of Global Stratification
Week 13-14 M. International Financial, Institutional and Global Corporations
Week 15 N. Global Governance in the 21st Century: The Government and State
Week 16 O. Institutions that Govern International Relations
Week 17 P. Globalization, Globalism, and Global Citizenship
One week (or an Allotted for the Midterm and the Final Exams
equivalent of three
hours)

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ALIGNMENT OF COURSE OUTCOMES WITH SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS

Course Objectives Summative Assessment Details

Task

1. Analyze how cities serve as engines of Group Report Students will form groups of 3-5. Each group will assigned a
globalization global city to discuss and research on.

2. Explain the effects of globalization on Group debate Students will debate on whether or not the nation state is still
government relevant in the contemporary world.

3. Assess the effects of globalization on Research Paper Writing Students will write a research paper on a topic related to
different social units and their responses globalization, with proper citation.

4. Reinforce and evaluate students' Midterm and Final These tasks are given to evaluate the students’ knowledge and
understanding of the course content and Examinations understanding of concepts and principles of the course.
main ideas

LEARNING PLAN

Desired Learning Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Assessment of Resource Time
Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Learning Activities Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
(TLAs)

Write a personal Course Overview Aldama, P. (2018). The Personal concept Graded Pen and 1 Week
definition of Contemporary World. QC: Rex map of concept map: paper
globalization based Printing Company, Inc. globalization Each student
on a concept map. will create a
visual
representation
for
globalization

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based on their
own
understanding
of the
concept.

Identify the Globalization Aldama, P. (2018). The Lecture Quiz projector / 1 Week
underlying Theories Contemporary World. QC: Rex Computer
philosophies of the Printing Company, Inc. / Laptop
varying definitions of
globalization

Explain the dynamic Dynamics of Local Aldama, P. (2018). The Group report Quiz projector / 1 Week
between local and and Global Culture Contemporary World. QC: Rex Computer
global cultural Printing Company, Inc. / Laptop
production

Explain how The Globalization of Aldama, P. (2018). The Lecture / Recitation projector / 1 Week
globalization affects Religion Contemporary World. QC: Rex Discussion Computer
religious practices Printing Company, Inc. / Laptop
and beliefs

Differentiate between Globalization and Aldama, P. (2018). The Lecture / Quiz projector / 1 Week
regionalization and Regionalization Contemporary World. QC: Rex Discussion Computer
globalization Printing Company, Inc. / Laptop

Explain theory of Global Demography Aldama, P. (2018). The Reading Recitation projector / 1 Week
demographic Contemporary World. QC: Rex assignment Computer
transition at it affects Printing Company, Inc. / Laptop
global population
projector /
Analyze the political, Aldama, P. (2018). The Computer

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economic, cultural Global Migration Contemporary World. QC: Rex Lecture / Quiz / Laptop 1 Week
and social factors Printing Company, Inc. Discussion
underlying the global
movements of
people
projector /
Define economic Aldama, P. (2018). The Computer
globalization Economic Contemporary World. QC: Rex Lecture / Quiz / Laptop 1 Weeks
Globalization and Printing Company, Inc. Discussion
Global Trade Book/
Differentiate stability Aldama, P. (2018). The projector /
from sustainability Economic Contemporary World. QC: Rex Lecture / Quiz Computer 1 Week
Globalization and Printing Company, Inc. Discussion / Laptop
Sustainable
Development projector /
Differentiate the Aldama, P. (2018). The Computer
Global South from Economic Contemporary World. QC: Rex Group Report Recitation / Laptop 1 Week
the Third World Globalization, Printing Company, Inc.
Poverty and
Inequality Book/
Identify the attributes Aldama, P. (2018). The projector /
of global city Global City Contemporary World. QC: Rex Group Report Graded Computer
Printing Company, Inc. recitation / Laptop 1 Week

Book/
Define the modern Aldama, P. (2018). The projector /
world system Theories of Global Contemporary World. QC: Rex Lecture / Quiz Computer 1 Week
Stratification Printing Company, Inc. Discussion / Laptop

Explain the role of Aldama, P. (2018). The

international financial International Contemporary World. QC: Rex Reading Written

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institutions in the Financial Printing Company, Inc. assignment analysis 2 Weeks

creation of a global Oral
economy presentation

Explain the effects of Aldama, P. (2018). The

globalization on Global Governance Contemporary World. QC: Rex Group Debate Graded Group
governments in the 21st Century: Printing Company, Inc. Debate 1 Week
The Government
and State
Identify the Aldama, P. (2018). The
institutions that Institutions that Contemporary World. QC: Rex Lecture Quiz
govern international Govern International Printing Company, Inc. 1 Week
relations Relations

Differentiate Aldama, P. (2018). The

informationalism Globalization, Contemporary World. QC: Rex Lecture / Recitation
from globalism Globalism and Printing Company, Inc. Discussion 1 Week
Global Citizenship

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