JOSE C.

FELICIANO COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Dau Exit, North Expressway, Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga 2010
Telephone Nos. (045) 624-5211/(045) 624-5116
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INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

SYLLABUS IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

I. VISION : Jose C. Feliciano College envisions itself to be the leading provider of holistic, responsive, relevant and globally recognized quality
education that is based on the arts, sciences and information technology.

II. MISSION : Jose C. Feliciano College will provide: holistic, globally responsive, relevant and quality education in all disciplines. With this mission, it
aims to produce high-level professionals and leaders who are self-reliant, self-sufficient, socially responsible and God-loving individuals.

III. GOALS : Guided by its vision and mission, the college aims to:

1. provide quality education by promoting academic excellence at all levels the development needs of the region and challenge of a high
progressing and changing technological environment and eventually become a leading higher education institution in the country;
2. provide holistic, relevant, globally responsive education to the Filipino youth so he/she may become an efficient and integrated personality who
is fully cognizant of his/her potentials and who feels at home in an ever advancing society – an individual who is willing to play a dynamic role
in the cultural, political, economic, and technical growth of the country and the global society;
3. provide quality education that will focus on the development of higher order thinking skills: analytical, critical, and creative thinking coupled
with the integration of time tested social values through constant evaluation of the different curricula and the unwavering dedication and
commitment of the highly qualified faculty;
4. recognize the vital role of maintaining partnerships with other academic institutions and organizations thereby forming alliances with the
industry to promote entrepreneurship and global competitiveness; and
5. develop the research awareness and capability of the administrators, faculty members and students thereby contributing to the improvement
of practices in the College and to the increasing stock of knowledge in the outside world.

IV. PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION OUTCOMES

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 1. Articulate and discuss the latest techniques in teaching.
2. Effectively educate students by using modern technologies.
3. Work effectively and independently by the help of computers
4. To give students a quality education.

V. COURSE CODE : THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

VI. COURSE TITLE : THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

VII. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

VIII. COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

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

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IX. COURSE CONTENT

DESIRED STUDENT COURSE ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY RESOURCES TOOLS
LEARNING OUTCOME CONTENT/DURATION
1. Analyze “texts” Introduction to - Introduce self to Course overview Classroom Textbook: 1. Regular
(written, visual, oral, Globalization sharing (Introductions) Course syllabus quizzes
etc.) critically classmates and Steger, Manfred B., Paul Battersby, and Joseph
- Defining globalization teachers Classroom Lecture Introduce M. Siracusa, eds. 2014.The SAGE Handbook of 2. Midterm
textbook: Manfred Stegger, Paul
Globalization. Two volumes. analysis paper
- List expectations for policies Battersby, and
Joseph M. Siracusa, eds. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications.
the course Personal concept map of 3. Group
2014.The SAGE Handbook of Globalization. Other Readings: reports
- Recall course rules globalization: Two vols.
Thousand Oaks: SAGE. Aguilar, Filomeno V. 2012. “Differentiating 4. Final
- Write a personal Students will engage in a Sedimented from Modular Transnationalism: research paper
free The View from East Asia.” Asian and
2. Demonstrate The Structures of definition of association exercise of ideas Pacific Migration Journal 21(2): 149–171.
they
proficient and effective Globalization
globalization.”
communication (writing, Bello, Walden F. 2006. “The Multiple Crises of
speaking, and use of - The Global Economy globalization based associate with “ Global Capitalism.” In Deglobalization: Ideas
new technologies) on a concept map Based on the concepts for a New World Economy, pp. 1-31.
- Market Integration they list, Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University
they will synthesize a Press.
- The Global Interstate personal
System definition of the Castles, Stephen. 2000. “International
concept. Migration at the Beginning of the Twenty-First
- Contemporary Global - Differentiate the Introduction to the Lecture Century: Global Trends and Issues.”
LCD Projector Quiz onthe reading
Governance International Social Science Journal 52
competing Study of materials
(165): 269–281.
conceptions of Globalization News report
critique: Reading Materials
Carter, April. 2001. “Global Civil Society: Acting
Recitation as Global Citizens” in The Political Theory of

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 globalization Students will find and read Global Citizenship, pp. 147-176
three Chap London: Routledge.
3. Use basic concepts Assessment
across the domains of ter 2 of textbook: “Approaches to Connell, Raewyn. 2007. “Dependency,
knowledge A World of Regions Autonomy and Culture. In Southern Theory: 25 % Quizzes
- Identify the newspaper op-eds (local or the
The Global Dynamics of Knowledge in Social
- Global Divides: The Science, pp. 139-163. Cambridge, UK: Polity 15 % Recitation
Study of Globalization” by Manfred B.
North and the South underlying international) discussing Steger Press.
philosophies of the globalization. Before 15 % Midterm
- Asian Regionalism class, they S Hobsbawm, Eric J. 1996. “The Future of the Essay
State.” Development and Change 27(2): 267–
Midterm teger, Manfred B. “Ideologies of 278. 25 % Group
varying definitions of will write 50-word Reports and
summaries of G Lee, Ronald. 2003. “The Demographic other Research
Transition: Three Centuries of Fundamental Papers
lobalization.” 2005. Journal of Political Change.” Journal of Economic Perspectives
globalization each op-ed, identifying what 17(4): 167–190. 20 % Final
the Ideologies 10(1): 11– Lesthaeghe, Ron. 2010. “The Unfolding Story Research Paper
4. Demonstrate critical, of the Second Demographic Transition.”
analytical, and creative 30. Population and Development Review 36(2):
- Agree on a working underlying definitions of
thinking A World of Ideas 211–251.
definition of globalization the op-ed writers
- Global Media Cultures
globalization for the use.
course Livi-Bacci, Massiomo. 205. “What We Can and
Cannot Learn from the History of World
- The Globalization of - Define economic The Global Population. Population Studies: A Journal of
Religion Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the Demography 69(S1): S21–S28.
reading
globalization Economy materials Mazower, Mark. 2006. “An International
Civilization? Empire, Internationalism and the
- Identify the actors Debate: The students will Crisis of the Mid-Twentieth Century.”
debate Reading Materials
International Affairs 82(3): 553–566.
motion “That global
free trade Recitation
that facilitate the McMichael, Philip. 2009.“A Food Regime
5. Apply different Chapter 9 of textbook: “The Globalization Analysis of the World Food Crisis.”Agriculture

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analytical modes in s done more harm and Human Values 26(4): 281-295.
problem solving L than good.” of Economi
economic ha Sassen, Saskia. 2005. “The Global City:
Global Population and Introducing a Concept.” Brown Journal of
Mobility c Relations” by István World AffairsXI(2): 27-43.
globalization Benczes
- The Global City - Define the modern Wallerstein, Shiraishi, Takashi. 2006. “The Third Wave:
Southeast Asia and Middle-Class Formation in
Immanuel. 2004. “The
- Global Demography the Making of a Region.” In Beyond
world system Modern World-System as a Japan: The Dynamics of East Asian
Capitalist
- Global Migration Regionalism, edited by Peter Katzenstein and
- Articulate a stance on World Economy:
Production, Surplus- Takashi Shiraishi, pp. 237–271. Ithaca,
global economic V NY: Cornell University Press.

alue, and Polarization.” In World- Steger, Manfred B. 2005. “Ideologies of

Values (Personal and integration Systems Analysis: An Introduction. Globalization.” Journal of Political Ideologies
Civic Responsibilities) 10(1): 11–30.
Durham & London: Duke University
1. Appreciate the Wallerstein, Immanuel. 2004. “The Modern
complexity of the Towards a Sustainable Press, pp. 23-41. World-System as a Capitalist World Economy:
human condition World - Explain the role of Market Integration Production, Surplus-Value, and
Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the
Polarization.” In World-SystemsAnalysis: An
reading
2. Interpret the human - Sustainable Introduction, pp. 23-41. Durham and London:
international financial materials
experience from various Development institutions in the Film viewing and discussion Duke University Press.
perspectives Reading Materials:
‘ - Global Food Security creation of a global Chap Films:

Conclusion ter 17 of textbook: “The Rise of the Recitation “The Corporation” directed by Mark Achbar
economy Global C and Jennifer Abbott
- Global Citizenship
orporation” by Deane Neubauer “The Price of Sugar” directed by Bill Haney
- Research paper - Narrate a short B
3. Examine the writing “The Rise of ISIS,” PBS Frontline
contemporary world ello, Walden F. 2006. “The Multiple (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/rise-

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from both Philippine history of global Cr of-isis/)
and global perspectives
ises of Global Capitalism.” In
market integration in Deglobalization: Ideas
for a New World
the twentieth century Economy. Quezon City:
Ateneo de
- Identify the attributes Manila University
4. Take responsibility for
Press, pp. 1-31.
knowing and being of global corporations
Filipino Film:
“The Corporation” directed by Mark

Achbar and Jennifer Abbott

- Explain the effects of The Global
Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the
reading
globalization on Interstate System materials

governments Reading Materials

5. Reflect critically on
shared concerns
Recitation
- Identify the Chap

ter 7 of textbook: “Governments

institutions that and Citizens in a Globally
Interconnected
govern international World of State

s” by Hans Schattle
relations Ma

6. Generate innovative zower, Mark. 2006. “An International

practices and solutions - Differentiate Civilization? Empire,
guided by ethical Internationalism and
standards internationalism from the Crisis of the Mid-T

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 wentieth Century.”
globalism International Affairs 82(3): 553–
7. Make decisions based
on moral norms and 566.
imperatives - Identify the roles and Contemporary
Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the
reading

functions of the Global materials

United Nations Governance Reading
Materials

Recitation
8. Appreciate various art - Identify the Chapter 29 of textbo
forms
ok: “The United
challenges of global Nations Meets the
Twenty-first Century:
governance in the Confronting the Challenges
of Global
twenty-first century Governance”

by Thomas G. Weiss and

- Explain the relevance Ramesh Thakur
of the state amid Hobs

bawm, Eric J. 1996. “The Future of

globalization the

9. Contribute to State.” Development and Change

aesthetics
27(2): 267–278.
- Define the term Global Divides:
Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the
reading
“Global South” The North and the materials

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 - Differentiate the South (focus on Group
report Reading Materials

Graded Group
10. Advocate respect for Global South from Latin America) Chap
human rights
ter 12 of textbook: “Locating the
the Third World Global

South” by Lisandro E. Claudio Report: Students

will

form groups of 3-5.

- Analyze how a new Connell, Raewyn. 2007. “
11. Contribute
personally and Dependency,
meaningfully to the conception of global Autonomy and
country’s development Culture. In Southern Each group will be
relations emerged Theory: The Global
Dynamics of assigned a Latin
from the experiences Knowledge in Social
Science. American country to
of Latin American Cambridge, UK: Polity
Press, pp. 139-report on. These
countries 163. groups will deliver 10-

minute presentations

on the contemporary
Skills (Practical Skills)
foreign and economic
1. Work effectively in a
group policies of their

respective countries.
- Differentiate between Asian regionalism

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 Lecture Discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the
reading
regionalization and materials
globalization Group Report Reading
Materials
2. Apply computing tools
to process information
Graded Group
effectively - Identify the factors Chap

ter 13 of textbook: “Globalization

Report: Students will

leading to a greater and the Asia Pacific and S

outh Asia” by
integration of the Ehito Kimura form groups
3. Use current of 3-5.
technology to assist and
Each group will be
facilitate learning and
Asian region Shiraishi, Takashi. 2006. “
research
- Analyze how different Wave: Southeast Asia
and Middle-Class assigned an Asian

ormation in the Making of a Region.” In

country to research
Asian states confront F
the challenges of Beyond Japan: The
Dynamics of East and report on. These
4. Negotiate the world globalization and Asian Regionalism, ed.
of technology Peter groups will deliver 10-
regionalization Katzenstein and Takashi
responsibly
Shiraishi. minute presentations

Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, pp. on the

contemporary

237–71. foreign and economic

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5. Create solutions to policies of their
problems in various
fields respective countries.
- Synthesize Synthesis Midterm essay
Midterm essay:
knowledge Students will be
concerning asked to write 2,000-
globalization word essays
answering one of

these two questions:

6. Manage one’s
knowledge, skills, and
values for responsible 1. How do we make
and productive living
globalization

more just?

2. How is the state

affected by

globalization?

How is the nation

7. Organize one’s self for
lifelong learning affected by

globalization? Do
L = Learned
these
P = Practiced
institutions/conce
O= Opportunity to learn

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pts remain

relevant?

Why/why not?
- Analyze how various Global Media
Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the
reading
media drive various Cultures materials
forms of global Group Report Reading
Materials

integration ChapGraded Group

ter 22 of textbook: “Globalization

- Explain the dynamic and the Media:
Creating the Global Report: Students will
between local and V

illage” by Jack Lule form groups of 3-5.

Each group will be

global cultural Chap

ter 23 of textbook: “Popular Music

production and Globalization” b

y Yara El-Ghadban asked to pick an

Asian
musical act

that became

internationally

famous. In their

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group report, they

must answer the

following questions:

1. Where did the

musical act/artist

originate?

2. In which

countries did the

artist become

famous?

3. How did the artist

become famous?

4. Why do you think

the artist became

famous?
- Explain how The Globalization
Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the
reading
globalization affects of Religion materials
religious practices Discussion of film Reading
Materials

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Recitation
and beliefs Chap

ter 10 of textbook: “Religion and

- Analyze the G

lobalization” by Victor Roudometof

relationship between Chap

ter 43 of textbook: “Religion and

religion and global G

lobal Conflict” by Mark Juergensmeyer

conflict and,
conversely, global F
ilm:
PBS Frontline: “The Rise of ISIS”
peace
(http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/rise-
of-isis/)
- Identify the attributes The Global City
Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the
reading
of a global city materials
- Analyze how cities Group report Reading
Materials

Graded Group
serve as engines of Chap

ter 26 of textbook: “Mobility,

globalization Diversity and Community in
the Global Report: Students will
Ci

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ty” by Val Colic-Peisker form groups of 3-5.

Each group will be

Sassen, Saskia. 2005. “The Global City:

Introducing a Concept.” Brown Journal of

assigned a global city

World Affairs XI(2): 27-43. to discuss and

research on. Their

reports should

answer the following

questions:

1. How would you

describe your

city?

2. What is your city

known for?

3. What makes your

city a global city?

- Explain the theory of Mandated topic:
Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the
reading
demographic Global materials
transition as it affects Demography Reading

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Materials

Short research paper

global population Lee, Ronald. 2003. “

The Demographic
Transition: Three Centuries of to discuss
the topic:

Fundamental Change.” Journal of Has the

Philippines

Economic Perspectives 17(4): 167–190.

undergone the

demographic
Lesthaeghe, Ron. 2010. “The Unfolding

Story of the Second Demographic transition?

Why or

Transition.” Population and Development why

not?

Review 36(2): 211–251.

Livi-
Bacci, Massiomo. 2005. “What We

Can and Cannot Learn from the History

of
World Population. Population Studies:
A
Journal of Demography 69(S1): S21–

S28.
- Analyze the political, Global Migration
Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the

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reading
economic, cultural, materials
and social factors OFW Interview: Each
student will Reading Materials
underlying the global be asked to interview a
former or Cas

tles, Stephen. 2000. “International Recitation

movements of people a current OFW (face-
to-face or Migration at the Beginning of the
Twenty-

- Display first-hand online).In class they will

share F
irst
Century: Global Trends and Issues.”
knowledge of the what they learned from
these International Social Science Journal 52
experiences of OFWs interviews about
transnationalism (165): 269–

281.
and the factors that
affect global Aguilar, Filomeno V. 2012.
migrations. “

Differentiating Sedimented from Modular

Transnationalism: The View from East

Asia.” Asian and Pacific Migration

Journal 21(2): 149–171.

- Write a research Research Mini-lecture on
citation methods
paper proposal with Proposal Writing for
research papers

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 proper citation
- Critique research Research Proposal for final
research paper:
proposals of Proposal Critique Students will
begin writing a 500-
classmates word proposal for their final
research paper.

Pair discussion:
Students will pair
off and critique each
other‟s
research proposals.
Week 15-16: Towards a Sustainable World

- Differentiate stability Sustainable

Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the
reading
from sustainability Development/ materials

- Articulate models of Reading materials

global sustainable Chapter 48 of textbook: “

Sustainable Recitation
development Economic Systems”

by Sebastian

Plóciennik
- Define global food Global Food
Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the
reading
security Security materials

- Critique existing Film Viewing Reading

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materials

Recitation
models of global food Chapter 50

of textbook: “Global Food

security Security: The Challenge of Feeding
the

World” by Monika Barthwal-Datta

McMichael, Philip. 2009. “A Food

Regime Analysis of the „World Food

Crisis. Agriculture and Human Values

26(4): 281-95.

Film:
“The Price of Sugar” directed by Bill

Haney
- Articulate a personal Global Citizenship
Lecture/discussion Reading Materials Quiz on
the reading

materials
definition of global Carter, April. 2001. “

Global Civil Society:

citizenship Personal concept map of global
A

cting as Global Citizens” in The Political

- Appreciate the ethical citizenship: Theory of

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 Global Citizenship. London: Recitation
obligations of global Students will engage in a
free Routledge, pp. 147-176.
citizenship association exercise of ideas they
sociate with “global
citizenship.”
as
Based on this, they will
synthesize
a personal definition of
the
concept. Afterwards,
they will list
the obligations of a
global citizen.
- Write a research Research paper
Independent research and writing Students
will spend
paper on a topic writing the final week
related to completing their
globalization, with research papers.
proper citation
XI. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND EVIDENCES PERFORMANCE

DESIRED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOME EVIDENCE OF PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Distinguish different interpretations of and Submission of consolidated and Criteria:

approaches to globalization reconstructed lectures. 60% - Qualitative Output
2. Describe the emergence of global economic, Verbalization of understanding about The
political, social, and cultural systems 35% - Quantitative Output
Contemporary World
3. Analyze the various contemporary drivers of 5% - Time of Submission
globalization
4. Understand the issues confronting the nation- Criteria:
state Submission of consolidated and
5. Assess the effects of globalization on different reconstructed lectures. 60% - Qualitative Output

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social units and their responses Verbalization of understanding about The 35% - Quantitative Output
Contemporary World 5% - Time of Submission

XII. GRADING SYSTEM

PRELIM GRADING PERIOD = CLASS STANDING (60%) + MAJOR EXAMINATION (40%)

MIDTERM GRADING PERIOD = CLASS STANDING (60%) + MAJOR EXAMINATION (40%)

FINAL GRADING PERIOD = CLASS STANDING (40%) + MAJOR EXAMINATION (60%)

FINAL GRADE = PRELIM GRADE + MIDTERM GRADE + FINAL GRADE

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XII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Class Standing 60% (Prelims & Midterms) Class Standing 40% (Finals)
Attendance Attendance
Seatwork/ Assignments/ Journal Reading Seatwork/Assignments/ Journal Reading
Quizzes Quizzes
Recitations Recitations
Group Activities (Reaction Papers) Compendium (Reactions Papers and other Activities)
Major Examination 40% Major Examination 60%

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XIII. COURSE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

1. Students should always log-in to the facebook group regularly to retrieve supplementary learning materials such as handouts, take home activities,
worksheets and the like. In addition, the students can also post their concerns about the subject/lesson.
2. Students are expected to study their lessons before entering the class to maximize class participation.
3. Eating and chewing gums inside the classroom is not allowed.
4. Requirements such as assignments/projects should be submitted on time. Failure to meet the deadline would mean demerit of 10% from the actual
grade on a daily basis.
5. Coordinate with the professor within the given consultation hours regarding concerns about the subject requirements.
6. Use of cellphones and other gadgets is strictly prohibited inside the classroom unless highly needed.
7. Practice “Clean as you Go” (CLAYGO).
8. Non-compliance to the requirements given will be marked as incomplete from the course.
9. Students who failed to take quizzes or major examination should comply within one week after the date of examination and are required to present
an excuse letter stating non-compliance to the said activity before taking a special exam.
10. Please refer to the Student’s Handbook concerning the following: tardiness; absences; acquisition of special quizzes, activities & major examination

XI. CONSULTATION HOURS

Days Time Room

Mon-Fri 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ITED FACULTY RM.

Prepared by: Verified by:

Farraday D. Valenton,LPT,MA SPED Farraday D. Valenton,LPT,MA SPED

College Faculty OIC Dean, ITED
Approved by:

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Atty. Manuel M. Feliciano
President

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