COURSE SYLLABUS

COLLEGE: COLLEGE OF PROGRAM: GENENRAL EDUCATION

EDUCATION
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending Approval by: Approved by:

Giovanni A. Alcain,LPT,CST Heidi Ivy Fabelico, Ph,D Heidi Ivy Fabelico, Ph,D MA. ROSSINI L. BALILI, BSA,MAED,ED.D/GENER A.
College Professor Dean, BSBA Department Dean, BSBA Department BALILI,Ph.D
President/VPAA

COURSE /CODE: SS1 COURSE TITLE: THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

CREDIT UNIT (S): Three (3) LECTURE: 54 hours LABORATORY: None
PRE-REQUISITE(S): NAME: Giovanni A. Alcain
DEGREE: BSED-English ( MAT-Eng. Ongoing)
CONTACT NUMBER: 09384021615
EMAIL:Giovannialcain101@gmail.com
CONSULTATION TIME/PLACE: 8am-5pm @5th floor JHS Faculty
VISION
“PCT is the center of excellence that provides innovative programs and services geared towards global competitiveness through quality training and education to various local
and foreign stakeholders.”

MISSION
“PCT is a new generation college that provides secondary, tertiary and vocational education, skills certification and manpower industry. It features competency based approach
and laddered programs with strong industry linkages serving diverse students, professional industry partners through modern and innovative programs and services.”

GOALS
To achieve its mission, the College aims to:
a. Create competitive advantages in the marketplace that are not only unique and valuable but also difficult for competitors to copy or substitute
b. Invigorate curricula and teaching methods to improve learning outcomes and produce graduates that meet global demands
c. Prepare profession - ready learners who can contribute to the socio-economic development of their community
d. Ensure the PCT is a great place to learn and work
e. Ensure a diverse healthy community that reflects the mission and culture of PCT
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.
CURRICULUM MAP

Subject Classification: Professional Course

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Program Outcomes Specific to BS Education. Learning of competency
Subject Description
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 P PO5Practice of competency
The Contemporary World L P P L O O Opportunity of development

TARGETED JOB POSITIONS: Teacher/Educator

INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE OUTCOMES (IGO): After graduating from PCT, students shall be able to:

GO1 Generate ideas, design, systems or information with resourcefulness, imagination, insight, originality, aesthetic judgment, teaching approach and technique
to meet current and emerging needs and can use innovative methods and technologies to solve problems and making decisions in the educational paradigm.
GO2 Acquire the self-confidence and self-discipline to pursue their intellectual curiosities with integrity in both their personal and professional lives.
GO3 Obtain the knowledge and communication skills necessary to access evaluate and interpret ideas, images, and information critically in order to
communicate effectively, reach conclusions and solve problems.
GO4 Respect the inter-relatedness of the global environment, engages with diverse people, and acknowledges the significance of their daily actions relative to
broader issues and events.
GO5 Take responsibility for their own impact on the earth by living a sustainable and ethical lifestyle.
PROGRAM INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME: A PCT Graduate of Education should be able to:

PO1 Have the basic and higher level literacy, communication, numeracy, critical thinking, learning skills needed for higher learning;
PO2 Have a deep and principled understanding of the learning processes and the role of the teacher in facilitating these processes;
PO3 Have a deep and principled understanding of how educational processes relate to larger historical social, cultural and political processes;
PO4 Have a meaningful and comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter they will teach;
PO5 Apply a wide range of teaching process skills (including curriculum development, lesson planning, materials development, educational assessment and
teaching approaches;
PO6 Have direct experience in the field/classroom (e.g. classroom observations, teaching assistance, practice teaching);
PO7 Demonstrate and practice the professional and ethical requirements of the teaching professions.
COURSE INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME:

CO1 Distinguish different interpretations of and approaches to globalization;

CO2 Describe the emergence of global economic, political, social, and cultural systems;
CO3 Analyze the various contemporary drivers of globalization;
CO4 Understand the issues confronting the nation-state;
CO5 Assess the effects of globalization on different social units and their responses;
CO6 Evaluate contemporary news events in the context of globalization;
CO7 Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines;
CO8 Write a research paper with proper citations on a topic related to globalization;
CO9 Articulate personal positions on various global issues;
CO10 Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship.

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIME FRAME

WEEK COURSE CONTENT/ SUBJECT MATTER
1 Introduction to Globalization
2 Task Defining of Globalization
3 The Global Economy
4 The Globalization Theories
5 The Structures of Globalization
6 Market Integration
7 World of Regions
8 The Globalization of Global Trade
9 The Third World and the Global South
10 A World of Ideas
11 A History of global Market Integration
12 Global Interstate System
13 Global Governance in The 21st Century
14 Relevance of State Amid Globalization
15-17 Review From Topic 1-14 and Final Exam

LEARNING PLAN
COURSE LEARNING PLAN
Time Student Learning Outcome (SLO) Topics Teaching Learning Student Assessments Resource Materials
Frame At the end of the lesson the students will be Activities (TLAs)
able to:
Week 1-2 Introduce self to classmates and teachers; Course overview Lecture Graded Recitation Reference books

List expectations for Classroom Interactive discussion Written/Electronic Quiz Graphics and videos
the course; Policies presentation
Videos presentation: Evaluation of
Recall course rules Metaphors of https://youtu.be/lQIVI Group/individual output Electronic Modules
Write a personal definition of globalization based Globalization YCZ4ec Outputs
on a concept map. SSI The
Globalization Theories Experiential Exercises Contemporary World

exercise/sample
handouts

Week 2-4 Differentiate the competing conceptions of Dynamics of Local Lecture Graded Recitation Reference books
globalization; and Global Culture
Interactive discussion Written/Electronic Quiz Graphics and videos
Identify the underlying philosophies of the The Globalization of presentation
varying definitions of globalization; Religion Videos presentation: Evaluation of
https://youtu.be/KHiJ Group/individual output Electronic Modules
Agree on a working definition of globalization for Origins and History of 9EhvyRo Outputs
the course. globalization SSI The
https://youtu.be/RieH Experiential Exercises Contemporary World
Global Migration PO4JeaU
exercise/sample
https://youtu.be/952A handouts
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Week 5-7 Define economic globalization; Economic Lecture Graded Recitation Reference books
Globalization and
Identify the actors that facilitate economic Global Trade Interactive discussion Written/Electronic Quiz Graphics and videos
globalization; presentation
Economic Evaluation of
Describe the modern world system; Globalization and Videos presentation: Group/individual output Electronic Modules
Articulate a stance on global economic Sustainable https://youtu.be/lMO Outputs
integration. Development Q7l3R2ME SSI The
 Experiential Exercises Contemporary World
Environmental https://youtu.be/yiBIu
Degradation UrzVSU exercise/sample
handouts
https://youtu.be/bJKL
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Week 8-10 Explain the role of international financial The Economic, Lecture Graded Recitation Reference books
institutions in the creation of a global economy; Poverty, and
Inequality Interactive discussion Written/Electronic Quiz Graphics and videos
Narrate a short history of global market presentation
integration in the twentieth century; Theories of Global Videos presentation: Evaluation of
Stratification https://youtu.be/rmF7 Group/individual output Electronic Modules
Identify the attributes of global corporations. uJaf1ho Outputs
SSI The
https://youtu.be/b350l Experiential Exercises Contemporary World
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exercise/sample
handouts

Week 11- Illustrate the concept of Bretton Woods System The Bretton Woods Lecture Graded Recitation Reference books
12 in the local and local concept; System
Interactive discussion Written/Electronic Quiz Graphics and videos
Explain the effects of globalization on The International presentation
governments; Monetary Fund Videos presentation: Evaluation of
https://youtu.be/- Group/individual output Electronic Modules
Identify the institutions that govern international The Organization for 6bVeDab6UA Outputs
relations; Economic Corporation SSI The
and Development https://youtu.be/RtFz Experiential Exercises Contemporary World
Differentiate internationalism from globalism; 9q26t5A
exercise/sample
Identify the roles and functions of the United https://youtu.be/_YF5 handouts
Nations; 1mpd0AI

Give feedback to OPEC status of the https://youtu.be/mlW

international market. mJt8O8Kw
Week 13- Articulate a personal definition of global The Global Lecture Graded Recitation Reference books
14 citizenship; Governance in the
21st Century Interactive discussion Written/Electronic Quiz Graphics and videos
Appreciate the ethical obligations of global presentation
citizenship; The Relevance of Videos presentation: Evaluation of
State Amid the https://youtu.be/aPqy Group/individual output Electronic Modules
Explain the effects of globalization on Globalization dgm7DJY Outputs
governments; SSI The
Globalization and https://youtu.be/gbH Experiential Exercises Contemporary World
Identify the institutions that govern international Globalism PQ9Bn638
relations; Final Exam exercise/sample
https://youtu.be/NzQ handouts
Differentiate internationalism from globalism. y6YYJKQw

Week 15- Recall the topic discussed from topic 1 to 14; Review Lecture Graded Recitation Reference books
17
Demonstrate skills through class discussion Interactive discussion Written/Electronic Quiz Graphics and videos
virtually; Review presentation
Videos presentation: Evaluation of
Final Exam Group/individual output Electronic Modules
Outputs
SSI The
Experiential Exercises Contemporary World

Final Exam exercise/sample

handouts

Total: 54
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Major examinations
Mid-term Examination
Final Examination
2. Activities, seat works and short quizzes
3. Reflection papers
 4. Sample speaking tests and handouts
5. Class attendance
GRADING SYSTEM ( BASE 50)
Major Examinations 25%
Other Requirements 75%
Total 100%

Major Examinations (75% passing rate)

Midterm Examination 10 %
Final Examination 15 %
25%
Other Requirements:
Activities, Performance tasks 50 %
Short quizzes, reflection papers
Handouts, and sample tests 25%
Total 100%

Note: 75% passing rate

CLASSROOM POLICIES
Attendance
Students are not allowed to have 20% or more absences of the total class hours; otherwise, they will be graded as follows:
Dropped (if majority of the excessive absences are excused)
Failed (if majority of the excessive absences are unexcused)

Classroom decorum
Students are required to:
1. wear their identification cards and observe proper dress code at all times;
2. turn off or put in silent mode their cellular phones during class hours;
3. maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the room at all times; and
4. Come to class on time.

Examination/ Evaluation
1. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
2. Long examinations are always announced.
3. Cheating is strictly prohibited. A student who is caught cheating will be given a score of”0” for the first offense. For the second offense, he/she will
 automatically fail the subject.
4. Examination permits are required during midterm and final examinations.
5. Students who missed exams, laboratory exercises, or quizzes may only be excused for any of the following reasons:
a. participation in a University/College-approved field trip or activity (must be cleared one week in advance);
b. personal illness (must present medical certificate); and
c. Death or serious illness in the immediate family (must present death or medical certificate).

REFERENCES
Books:

Steger, Manfred B., Paul Battersby, and Joseph M. Siracusa, eds. (2014(.The SAGE Handbook of Globalization. Two volumes. Thousand Oaks: SAGE
Publications.

Aguilar, Filomeno V. (2012). “Differentiating Sedimented from Modular Transnationalism: The View from East Asia.” Asian and Pacific Migration Journal 21(2):
149–171.

Bello, Walden F. (2006). “The Multiple Crises of Global Capitalism.” In Deglobalization: Ideas for a New World Economy, pp. 1-31. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila
University Press.

Castles, Stephen. (2000). “International Migration at the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century: Global Trends and Issues.” International Social Science Journal 52
(165): 269–281.

Carter, April. (2001). Global Civil Society: Acting as Global Citizens in The Political Theory of Global Citizenship, pp. 147-176 London: Routledge.

Connell, Raewyn. (2007). Dependency, Autonomy and Culture. In Southern Theory: The Global Dynamics of Knowledge in Social Science, pp. 139-163.
Cambridge, UK: Polity Press.

Hobsbawm, Eric J. (1996). “The Future of the State.” Development and Change 27(2): 267–278.

Lee, Ronald. (2003). “The Demographic Transition: Three Centuries of Fundamental Change.” Journal of Economic Perspectives 17(4): 167–190.