College of Arts and Sciences Education

GE 3 – Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : GE 3
2. Course Name : The Contemporary World
3. Course Description : This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the
multifaceted phenomenon of globalization. Using the various disciplines of social
sciences, it examines the economic, social, political, technological and other
transformation 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.
4. Pre-requisite : None
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 3.0 units
7. Class Schedule : 5 hours per week

8. General Education Student Outcomes (SOs)

At the end of the undergraduate program, the students are expected to:

1. Manifest the ability to effectively communicate interdisciplinary knowledge on globalization;

2. Demonstrate scientific competence on mainstream science research to generate useable knowledge on global issues;

3. Have the understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;

4. Engage in life-long learning; and

5. Demonstrate appreciation of Filipino historical and cultural heritage in the contemporary world.
*Final assessment will be a final examination (from first topic to the last) using the Multiple Choices Type Questions.

9. Course Outcomes (COs) of GE 3 and their links to the General Education SOs General Education
SOs

1 2 3 4 5 6

Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to:

I
1. Describe the emergence of global economic, political, social and cultural systems.

E
2. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines.

D
3. Write a research paper on a topic related to globalization.

E
4. Identify global issues in the contemporary setting.

Legend: I = Introduce; E = Enable; D = Demonstrate

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General Education Student Outcomes Course Outcomes

Vision: By 2022, a globally

recognized institution providing 1. Manifest the ability to
quality, affordable and open effectively communicate
1. Describe the emergence of
education. interdisciplinary
global economic, political,
knowledge on
Mission: Provide a dynamic and social and cultural systems;
globalization;
supportive academic 2. Demonstrate scientific
2. Analyze global issues in
environment through the competence on
relation to Filipinos and the
highest standard of instruction, mainstream science
Philippines;
research and extension in a research to generate
useable knowledge on
non-sectarian institution 3. Write a research paper on a
global issues;
committed to democratizing topic related to globalization.
3. Have the understanding
access to education. of professional and
4. Identify global issues in the
ethical responsibility;
Values:Excellence, Integrity, contemporary setting.
4. Engage in life-long
Honesty, Innovation, learning; and
Teamwork 5. Demonstrate
appreciation of Filipino
Core Competencies: Quality historical and cultural
affordable open education heritage in the
contemporary world.

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10. CO and Assessment Task Alignment

Course Outcomes Assessment Schedule Coverage

Theory-based
1. Describe the emergence of global Multiple Choice First Exam Unit 1
economic, political, social and Questions
cultural systems.

2. Analyze global issues in relation to Multiple Choice Second Exam Unit 2

Filipinos and the Philippines. Questions

3. Write a research paper on a topic Multiple Choice Third Exam Unit 3

related to globalization. Questions

4. Identify global issues in the Multiple Choice Final Exam Unit 4

contemporary setting. Questions
*Final assessment will be Final examination (from first topic to the last) using the Multiple Choices Type Questions.

11. Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Task Details
Schedule
First Exam Unit 1 Multiple Choice You are expected to describe the emergence of global
Questions economic, political, social and cultural systems and
demonstrate deep knowledge on the structures of
globalization: definition and concepts, the global
economy, market integration, the global interstate
system, contemporary global governance.
Second Unit 2 Multiple Choice You are expected to analyze global issues in relation to
Exam Questions Filipinos and the Philippines and demonstrate profound
knowledge on the world of regions encompassing the
North and the South, and ideas on global media cultures
and the globalization of religion.
Third Exam Unit 3 Multiple Choice You are expected to write a research paper on a topic
Questions related to globalization and demonstrate deep knowledge
on the global population and mobility and towards
sustainable world.
Final Exam All topics Multiple Choice You are expected to identify global issues in the
discussed Questions contemporary setting and demonstrate profound
knowledge on global issues and concerns such as the global
citizenship, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and persons
living with HIV-AIDS (PL HIV-AIDS).

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12. Course Outline and Time Frame

TIME
TOPICS FOR FIRST EXAMINATION TLA Required Readings
FRAME
Weeks 1- VMV, school and classroom policies Discussion of University Library reference
3 Discussion of course syllabus VMV
Course requirement Student Handbook
Lecture/Discussion
Structures of Globalization Course Syllabus
• Definition and concepts Group dynamics/
• The Global Economy presentations Online reference
• Market Integration
• The Global Interstate System Structured Learning
• Contemporary Global Governance Exercises

Pair Learning

TOPICS FOR SECOND EXAMINATION Video clips

Weeks 4- A World of Regions Group Work/Concept

6 • Global Divides: Analysis
• The North and the South
• Asian Regionalism Team-based Learning
A World of Ideas
• Global Media Cultures Case Study Analysis
• The Globalization of Religion
Opinion Response
TOPICS FOR THIRD EXAMINATION
Weeks 7- Global Population and Mobility Research paper
9 • The Global City
• Global Demography
• Global Migration

Towards Sustainable World

• Sustainable Development
• Global Food Security

TOPICS FOR FINAL EXAMINATION

Week 10 Global Issues and Concerns
• Global Citizenship
• Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
• Persons living with HIV AIDS
(PLHIV-AIDS)
• Indigenous People
• Drug Addiction
• Gender Issues and Development

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13. Textbook: Claudio L. & Abinales P. (2018) The contemporary world. C&E Publishing Inc.

14. Other Aldama, P.K. (2018).The Contemporary World. Rex Book Store
References:
Antunes, C. (2016). Explorations in History and Globalization. Routledge, Taylor and
Francis Group.

Blanton, S. & Kegley, C. (2017). World Politics: trend and transformation. Cengage
Learning.

Eliot, A. & Hsu, E. (2016). The consequences of global disasters. London: Routledge,
Taylor & Francis Group.

Iqbal, I., & Pierson, C. (2015). A North-South Struggle: Political and Economic
Obstacles to Sustainable Development. Sustainable Dev. L. & Pol'y, 16, 16.
Retrieved from
http://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1579&c
ontext=sdlp

Sekimoto, S. & Sorrells, K. (2016). Globalizing intercultural communication: a reader.

15. Policies and guidelines

a. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.
b. A validated student identification card must always by worn be all students while attending classes.
c. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is called
for at all times.
d. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled. CELLULAR PHONES
or any ELECTRONIC GADGETS are NOT allowed during EXAMINATIONS.
e. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams are
recommended to attend the tutorial class.

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16. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment Methods
Weights
EXAMINATIONS
A. Exams 1 – 3 30%
- Multiple Choices Questions
B. Final Exam
- Multiple Choices Questions 30%
CLASS PARTICIPATION
C. Quizzes 10%
D. Research 15%
E. Oral Recitation 10%
F. Assignment 5%
Total 100%

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Prepared by: References reviewed by:

JACKSON SISON BRIGIDA E. BACANI, MAED - LS

Cluster Head Head, LIC

TEONETTE GONZALES
Faculty

JUDYMAE SALUBRE
Faculty

KAREN JOYANNE CHUA

Faculty

STEPHANY PINGOT
Faculty

ROEN CAESAR CARDINAL

Faculty

Reviewed by: Recommending approval:

SAMSON A. BERNALES, JR., MA-Philo KHRISTINE MARIE D. CONCEPCION, Ph.D

Discipline Chair, Social Sciences Discipline Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Education

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO II, EdD

AVP, Learning Innovation and Design

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