Places and Landscapes in

a Changing World
FSSE 104
1st Semester 2020-2021

Michele Jaymalin-Dulay, PhD

Faculty
COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a 3-unit major course required for all students enrolled

in secondary education major in Social Studies.
This course is designed to explore the concepts and dynamics
of people and activities from various locations, describing the
locations and patterns of human activity, exploring process
and patterns with historical lens, and understanding the
relationship of the natural environment to the other aspects of
human behavior.
COURSE OUTCOMES

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the places and

landscapes in the various parts of the world;
Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the process,
patterns and relationships of the natural environment to the other
aspects of human behavior;
Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, dynamics and
activities of people;
COURSE OUTCOMES

Manifest and in-depth appreciation on the various places,

landscapes of the world and the Philippines;
Display the qualities of an innovative student who has an
understanding of the subject matter; and
Utilize appropriate various socio-cultural and historical materials in
explaining current issues concerning places, landscapes, sceneries,
roads and trails and pilgrimages;
GRADING SYSTEM
2 1
Midterm Grade = 3
x Class Standing + X Mid Exam
3
2 1
Tentative FG = x Class Standing + X Final Exam
3 3
2 1
Final Grade = 3
x TFG + 3
x MG
COURSE CONTENT

I. UNDERSTANDING PLACES AND LANDSCAPES

The study of places and landscapes
The value of landscapes and places
The famous places and landscapes

II. LANDSCAPES OF PRIMARY ACTIVITIES-AGRICULTURE

How agriculture help people
Significant agricultural practices from different parts of the world
III. LANDSCAPES OF SECONDARY ACTIVITIES-
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION; INDUSTRIAL LOCATION
Industrial revolution
Evolution of industrial revolution

IV. CULTURES, LANDSCAPES, IDENTITIES AND PLACES

Meaning & significance of the different cultures, landscapes,
identities and places
Diversity and interconnections in a globalized world
V. ASIA, NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA: PHYSICAL &
CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES
Countries & regions
Population & contrast
Economy & resources
Political geography
Cultural life
VI. EUROPE, AFRICA & AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA:PHYSICAL
& CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE
Countries & regions
Population & contrast
Economy & resources
Political geography
Cultural life
VII. FACTORS THAT CAUSE THE CHANGESS ON THE
LANDSCAPES
Causes of changes
Contemporary International affairs

VIII. DIFFERENT THREATS TO NATURE

Kinds of threats to nature
Factors to threats to nature
Seriousness of threats to nature
IX. WAYS OF PRESERVING THE ENDANGERED
NATURAL LANDSCAPES AND PLACES
Different natural landscapes and places in the world
Preservation of endangered landscapes and places
COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance during online class

Participation in the e-discussion
Written and oral quiz
Examination (Midterm & Final)
Reaction/movie critique
Interactive book project