Course Code: _______ Descriptive Title: THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD Units: 3

Course: BS ENTREP./ BS AGRI.MGT./BS TOURISM/BSA Year Level:__ A.Y.: 2021-2022

BS CRIMINOLOGY

Introduction
The lecture class for the contents of world history covered The Origin of Man, The Middle Ages to the Age of
the Kings, Colonization and Revolution, and The World in the 19 th and 20th Centuries.

The Contemporary World was an integrated topic in World History taken in Philippine schools. However, this
course is now taken in separate instructions.

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 students to
the world outside the Philippines, it seeks to inculcate a sense of global citizenship and global ethical
responsibility. This course includes mandatory topics on population education in the context of population and
demography.

The Contemporary World is taken as subject for two main competencies:

1. Interprets a contemporary world problem with a focus to issues of the modern world and people
of each country;
2. Takes a position on a contemporary world issue or current event leading to understanding or
solution.

Pre-requisite subject/s: none

Learning Objectives: At the end of the course the students should be able to:
A. Competencies
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

B. Skills
1. Analyze contemporary news events in the context of globalization
2. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines
3. Write a research paper with proper citations on a topic related to globalization

C. Values
1. Articulate personal positions on various global issues
2. Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship

Number of Hours: 3 hours every week for 18 weeks or 54 hours in a semester

Course Outline:
Weeks 1-2 Introduction to Globalization: Defining globalization

Weeks 3-5: The Structures of Globalization: The Global Economy, Market Integration, The Global Interstate
System, and Contemporary Global Governance

Weeks 6-8: A World of Regions - Global Divides: The North and the South, Asian Regionalism

Week 9: Midterm

Weeks 10-11: A World of Ideas: Global Media Cultures, The Globalization of Religion

Weeks 12 -14: Global Population and Mobility: The Global City, Global Demography, Global Migration

Weeks 15 - 16: Towards a Sustainable World: Sustainable Development, Global Food Security

Weeks 17 -18: Conclusion: Global Citizenship, Research paper writing

SEE attached annex of the CMO in The Contemporary World (Source:

https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/The-Contemporary-World.pdf)

Course Requirements:

Weekly/ Quarterly Assessment 50%

Recitation 25%
Reports and other Analysis/Research Papers 20%
Final Research Paper 5%

Methodology/Strategy:

The teaching methodology includes pre-test and post-test, long quizzes, discussions, and online/offline/face-
to-face reporting for class activities. Reaction paper and journal writing, assignments and new normal situation
learning are prepared for related topics and activities.

References:

Aldama, P. (2018). The Contemporary World (GEC Series). Rex Bookstore. Quezon City, Philippines.

Ausman, T. (2010). Contemporary World Syllabus. Retrieved from: https://www.scribd.com

CMO The Contemporary World. Retrieved from https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/The-

Contemporary-World.pdf. Retrieved on December 27, 2021.

Zaide, G. and Zaide, S. ( 26 August 2002). World History (Fifth Edition). All Nations Publishing Co., Inc. Quezon
City, Philippines.

Prepared By

ARLENE D. KIDAYAN, MAED

College Instructor