The Contemporary World Course Syllabus

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Outcomes-Based Education Course Design in GE3 (The Contemporary World)

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COURSE SYLLABUS
1. COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
Course Title The Contemporary World Course Code: GE 3

Course This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the multifaceted phenomenon of globalization. Using the various
Description 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.
SY/Semester 2021-2022/1st Semester Credit Units 3 units = 3 hours lecture/week
Program(s) to which BEEd/BSEd Prerequisite None

it contributes
2. VISION AND MISSION OF NwSSU
VISION MISSION
A provider of relevant and quality education to a society where citizens are An academic institution providing technological, professional, research and
competent, skilled, dignified, and community-oriented. extension programs to form principled men and women of competencies and
skills responsive to local and global development needs.
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3. INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE OUTCOMES (IGO)
NwSSU IGO Operational Indicators
IGO1. Creative and  Solves problems  Receptive to new ideas

Critical Thinkers  Generates new and innovative ideas  Makes a sound judgment
 Exhibits questioning mind
IGO2. Life-long  Manifests willingness to learn  Applies theory to practice

Learners  Updates knowledge, skills and qualification  Influences transformative change
 Accepts challenges while calculating risks
IGO3. Effective  Demonstrates good and oral and written communication  Listens attentively and empathically
Communicators  Expresses thoughts clearly and responsibly  Responds to social issues and problems
IGO4. Morally and  Leads a morally and socially upright life  Advocates environmental conservation and cultural
Socially Upright  Demonstrates ethics and professionalism preservation
Individuals  Responds to community development needs  Manifests gender sensitivity
 Shows social maturity in dealing with others
4. PROGRAM/DEGREE OUTCOMES (PGO)
Program Graduate PGO

NWSSU-IGO Program Graduate Outcomes
Attributes Code
IGO1. Creative and
Critical
Information Literate PO1 Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the scientific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor)
ThinkersIGO2.Lifelon
g Learning
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IGO3. Effective Information Literate PO2 Effectively communicate in English and Filipino, both orally and writing
Communicator
Work effectively and collaboratively with a substantial degree of independence in multi-disciplinary and
IGO2.Life-long
Committed PO3 multi-cultural teams. (PQF level
Learning
6 descriptor)
IGO4.Morally and Competent &
Socially Upright Professional; PO4 Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility
Individuals Ethical
IGO4.Morally
and
Nationalistic PO5 Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722)
Socially Upright
Individuals
5. LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
Learning Outcomes PO PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5

1
LO0. Internalize the Vision, Mission, Program Objectives, and Policies of the University. 2 2 2 2 2
LO1.Distinguish different interpretations of and approaches to globalization. 1 2 2 2 2
LO2. Identify the different components of the global economy and its challenges 2 2 2 2 2
LO3.Identify existing international financial institutions and their contribution to the contemporary world. 1 2 2 2 2
LO4. Discuss the components and the relevance of the global interstate system. 1 2 2 2 2
1-Introduce 2-Reinforced 3- Practiced
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6. MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS (MCO)/OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM
Learning Required Output Due Date

Outcomes
LO1 – LO2 Synthesis of the lessons A week before the midterm
LO3 – LO4 Vlog / Documentary about local products and services that can be exported globally A week before the finals
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Aside from the major course outputs stated above, this course requires two (2) major exams: midterm and final examinations. In addition, each of the
topic will require you to perform outputs.
GRADING SYSTEM:
To pass this course, one must accumulate at least 75 points through the course requirements discussed above. The maximum points that a
student can obtain through each requirement are shown below:
Requirement/Assessment Task Points

Class Standing 20 %
Major Outputs 50 %
Term Test 30 %
Total 100 %
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7. LEARNING PLAN
Learning TOPICS Teaching and Learning Assessment Resources No. of Weeks

Outcome Activities (Methodology) (hours)
LO0 Vision, Mission, Goals, Objectives Class Activity: Getting to know Homework that requires students Students Manual
and Program Outcomes. each other to pay close attention to school
and community rules experienced
Class Orientation Big Group Discussion: Class in daily life. Evaluate these rules.
discussion: what rules do you find
constricting? Why rules?
Class Recitation: Recall and Week 1
Mini-Lecture: Why rules are understand the nature of rules and (1.5hrs)
important to social beings why they are important.
Discussion of the mechanics of

the course and its requirements.
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LO1 DEFINING GLOBALIZATION Big Group: Paper and Pencil Tests Reference
Interactive discussion with the (Formative and Summative Tests) Books
The Task of Defining use of a Concept Cluster about Presentation Rubrics Articles from the
Globalization the different components of Reaction Paper Internet
Metaphors of Globalization globalization. Syntheses Internet
Globalization Theories Videos
Dynamics of Local and Global Using a Cluster Map, describe Magazines
Culture the different definition and PPT
The Globalization of Religion components of globalization.
Week 1-5
Globalization and Regionalization
(12 hrs)
Origins and History of Small Group:
Globalization Brainstorming about the
Global Demography advantages and disadvantages of
Global Migration globalization.
Recitation:
Giving reflection as to how
significant globalization in the
contemporary world specifically in
the educational system.
LO2 THE GLOBAL ECONOMY BIG GROUP: Paper and Pencil Tests Reference
Interactive discussion about the (Formative and Summative Tests) Books
Economic Globalization and problems the countries are facing Presentation Rubrics Articles from the
Global through globalization. Reaction Paper Internet
Trade Internet Week 5-9
Economic Globalization and Videos (12 hrs)
Sustainable Library and Online Research: Magazines
Development Students shall prepare a graphic PPT
Economic Globalization, Poverty, organizer about the different
and problems faced by the
Inequality contemporary world.
Theories of Global Stratification
LO1-LO2 MIDTERM EXAMINATION Week 9
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(1.5 hrs)
LO3 MARKET INTEGRATION Big Group: Paper and Pencil Tests Reference
Interactive discussion about the (Formative and Summative Tests) Books
International Financial Institution different Presentation Rubrics Articles from the
History of Global Market International Financial Reaction Paper Internet
Integration Institutions, History of Global Internet
Global Corporations Market Integration, and the Videos Week 10-13
different global corporation. Magazines (12 hrs)
PPT
Small Group:
Discussion about the existence of
global corporations in the
Philippines.
LO4 THE GLOBAL INTERSTATE Library Research: Paper and Pencil Tests Reference
SYSTEM A concept Cluster shall be made (Formative and Summative Tests) Books
by students about the state of Presentation Rubrics Articles from the
Global Governance in 21st globalization in the 21st century. Reaction Paper Internet
Century Internet
Effects of Globalization in Film Showing: Videos
Governments A short video about the effects of Magazines Week 14-18
The Relevance of State Amidst globalization in the government. PPT (13.5 hrs)
Globalization
Institutions that Govern
International
Relations
Globalization and Globalism
Informationalism
Global Citizenship
LO3-LO4 FINAL EXAMINATION Week 18
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(1.5 hrs)
8. REFERENCES
Steger, Manfred B., Paul Battersby, and Joseph M. Siracusa, eds. 2014.The SAGE Handbook of Globalization. Two volumes.Thousand Oaks: SAGE
Publications.
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. 147-176London: Routledge.
Prepared by:
LITO M. MAG-AMPO, MAEd

COED Faculty
Approved:
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FE C. MOTECALVO, Ed.D.
College Dean
Date Revised and submitted: August 16, 2021

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Republic of the Philippines

Northwest Samar State University

Outcomes-Based Education Course Design in GE3 (The Contemporary World)

Course Title The Contemporary World Course Code: GE 3

Program(s) to which BEEd/BSEd Prerequisite None

2. VISION AND MISSION OF NwSSU

3. INSTITUTIONAL GRADUATE OUTCOMES (IGO)

NwSSU IGO Operational Indicators

IGO1. Creative and  Solves problems  Receptive to new ideas

IGO2. Life-long  Manifests willingness to learn  Applies theory to practice

4. PROGRAM/DEGREE OUTCOMES (PGO)

Program Graduate PGO

5. LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)

Learning Outcomes PO PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5

6. MAJOR COURSE OUTPUTS (MCO)/OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM

Learning Required Output Due Date

Requirement/Assessment Task Points

Learning TOPICS Teaching and Learning Assessment Resources No. of Weeks

Discussion of the mechanics of

LITO M. MAG-AMPO, MAEd

Date Revised and submitted: August 16, 2021

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