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SYLLABUS (General Education)

INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION AND TEACHER TRAINING

SOCSCI 10: THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
First Semester; SY 2022 - 2023

VISION
“A university of excellence, innovation, and inclusion”

MISSION
1. To elevate knowledge generation, utilization and distribution;
2. To promote inclusive sustainable development through research and extension-based higher quality education, technical vocational skills,
responsive to the needs of local and global community; and
3. To produce holistic, creative and inclusive human resource which are responsive and resilient to global challenges while maintaining strong
sense of nationhood.

CORE VALUES
1. God-centered and humane
2. Critical Thinking and Creativity
3. Discipline and Competence
4. Commitment and Collaboration
5. Resilience and Sustainability

GRADUATE OUTCOMES
1. Research-oriented and innovative;
2. Empowered with sense of professionalism;
3. ICT enabled;
4. Effective communicator; and
5. Endowed with Filipino and universal values.
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COURSE INFORMATION
1. COURSE NUMBER : SOCSCI 10
2. COURSE TITLE : CONTEMPORARY WORLD
3. PRE-REQUISITE : NONE
4. CO-REQUISITE : NONE
5. NUMBER OF UNITS : 3.0 units
6. CONTACT HOURS : 3 Hours Lecture per week (1 semester)
7. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the multifaceted phenomenon of
globalization. Using the various disciplines of 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.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

CLO1 Distinguish the different interpretation of an approaches to globalization.
CLO2 Describe the emergent of global economic, political, social and cultural systems.
CLO3 Analyze the various drivers of globalization.
CLO4 Understand the issue confronting the nation-state.
CLO5 Assess the effects of globalization on different social units and their responses to the Emergence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIRe).
CLO6 Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship.
CLO7 Write a simple paper review on research issues of globalization in Mindanao/Philippines
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COURSE OUTLINE
Time Topic/Task Desired Learning Outcomes Teaching Satisfied Student
Frame (DLO) and Course Learning Assessment
(by week) Learning Outcomes
Activities (CLO)
(TLAs)
Orientation: On-line Setting 1. Get acquainted with  Recorded
1. VMGO the school’s VMGO, Lecture
2. Classroom policies classroom policies, Discussion
Week 1 3. Grading system grading system, and  Virtual
orientation
4. Course outline course outline
5. Syllabus 2. Understand gender
6. Gender and development and development
Weeks 2- Module One: What is the 1) Articulate what makes CLO 1 Blended and  Quiz
4 Contemporary World? globalization CLO 2 modular
CLO 3
 Oral
contemporary learning recitation
Lesson 1- Introducing the 2) Identify the
Contemporary World
 Modular
conceptions of activities
Lesson 2- Establishing the
Nations
globalization and its
Lesson 3- The Global underlying
Interstate philosophies
3) Identify the
definition of
globalization that will
be adopted for the
course
4) Analyze diffusion of
the nation-state from
the treaty of
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Westphalia Treaty to
the wave of
contemporary nation-
state building
5) Establish the concept
of “Nationhood” in
the Westphalia Treaty
6) Asses the rule of
colonialism in
shaping global
political and
economic hierarchy of
societies of today
7) Define neo-
colonialism,
internationalism
(include socialist
international/
Comentern) and
globalism
8) Explain the effects of
globalization of
governments
9) Identify the
institutions that
govern international
relations
P R E L I M    E X A M I N A T I O N
Week 8- Module Three: Contemporary 1) What is global divides CLO 2 Blended and  Quiz and
10 Regions of the World 2) Define the term CLO 5 modular task
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Lesson 1- Global Divides: The “Global South” learning  One minute

North and South 3) Differentiate the reflection
Lesson 2 and 3- Regionalism and Global South from the  Modular
ASEAN Third World activities
4) Analyze how the
Philippines fits into the
definition of the global
sheet, with the
emphasis on Mindanao
5) Differentiate between
in regionalization and
globalization
6) Understand the
objectives of ASEAN
integration
7) Identify the impact of
ASEAN integration in
the policies of the
Philippines
8) Compare ASEAN vs.
EU, and other regional
orgs.
9) Identify the factors
leading to a greater
integration of Asian
region
Analyze how different
Asian states confront the
challenges of
globalizations and
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regionalization
Weeks Module Four: Ideas for 1) Analyze how various Blended and  Quiz
11-12 Globalization media drive various modular  Oral
forms of global learning.  recitation
Lesson 1- Global Media Cultures integration  Group
Lesson 2- Globalization of Religion research
2) Explain the dynamic
Lesson 3- Researching  Modular
between local and
Globalization activities
global cultural
production
3) Explain how
globalization affects
religious practices and CLO 2
beliefs; CLO 5
4) Analyze the CLO 7
relationships between
religion and global
conflict and peace
5) Identify the current
and pressing research
issues of globalization
in Mindanao; and
6) Analyze research issues
and presents their
findings to the class.
M I D T E R M    E X A M I N A T I O N
Week 13- Module Five: Global Population 1) Identify the attributes CLO 1 Blended and  Quiz
14 and Mobility of global city CLO 2 modular  Structured
2) Analyze how cities CLO 3 learning.  debate
Lesson 1- The Global Cities serve as engines of  Modular
Lesson 2- Global Mobility activities
globalization
Lesson 3- Global Demography and
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Migration 3) Analyze the political,

economic, cultural and
social factors
underlying the global
movements of people
4) Display first-hand
knowledge of the
experiences of OFWs
5) Explain the theory of
demographic transition
as it affects global
population
Week 15- 1) Differentiate stability CLO 1 Blended and  Quiz
16 Module Six: Creating a Just World from sustainability CLO 2 modular  Tree
2) Enumerate the aspects CLO 3 learning.  planting
Lesson 1- Sustainable Development of sustainability CLO 6
activity
Lesson 2- Global Food Security 3) Develop appreciation Review and
Lesson 3- Global Citizenship and empathy to preparation for the
Mindanawans concrete final examination
version of sustainable
development
4) Define global food
security
5) Develop consciousness
about trends/ practices
in local farm industry
detrimental to global
food security
6) Articulate a personal
definition of global
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citizenship
7) Appreciate the ethical
obligations of a global
citizen
Identify how global
citizenship can be applied
to the social issues
affecting Mindanao

Module Seven: Globalization and 1) Define industrial Blended and Creative

the Era of Fire revolution modular learning timeline
2) Demonstrate the (individual)
Lesson 1- Timeline of Industrial timeline of Industrial  Collage
Revolutions Revolution making
Lesson 2- The Fourth Industrial 3) Examine the features CLO 1 Venn diagram
Revolution (FIRe) present in the 4th CLO 2
Week 17
Industrial Revolution; CLO 3
and CLO 5
Compare and contrast the
dynamism of the present
and the past industrial
revolutions
Week 18 F I N A L     E X A M I N A T I O N 
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REFERENCES:
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 Abinales, P. N., & Amoroso, J. J. (2017). State and

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the Philippines. Rowman & Littlefield.

 Abuso, m. g. a., Bretana, j. h., Garma, C. K. G., C. L. R. (2019). Localizing Contexts of Globalization in
Mindanao: Materials Development for the new GEC “The Contemporary World,” Unpublished module funded by the CHED.
 Dupa, H.J.P. (2019). The Influence of Market on the Socio-economic Outcomes of Small-scale Farmers in Bukidnon, Philippines.
Unpublished Dissertation – Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan

GRADING SYSTEM:
QUIZZES - 10%
PERFORMANCE TASKS - 30%
MAJOR EXAMS - 30%
WRITTEN OUTPUTS - 30%
100%

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
In this new normal learning condition, course requirements in this course will not be very strict as conditions vary with various
learners’ situation. Since learning can either be modular, online and blended, thus requirements will also be blended and varied.
Students in the course must follow the rules stipulated in the school handbook. Participation in class activities is graded. Deadlines
for submission of different requirements are set and students are expected to submit their requirements in the time provided. Course
requirements include activity sheets, reflection paper, quizzes, work output and demonstration. Home works shall be conducted or given to
test if students recall the principle and concepts they learn. Major exams can either be written, oral, or exhibition or production.
OTHERS:
1. E-Copy of Resumȇ
2. E-Copy of OE Form
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a. There will be no FACE to FACE   class activities.
b. Attendance will be checked by the teacher. This attendance is both for online and offline learning modalities. For online
modalities, the attendance will be based upon checking in to the platform being used by the class and for offline modalities, the attendance will
be based by the time the students have finished/submitted the activities given. 
c. If the student needs special accommodations or requires additional assistance to fully participate and be successful in this class, it is encouraged
to consult with the faculty as soon as possible. The faculty strongly desires that each and every student will be able to achieve their goals in this
class.
d. Subject activities like (quiz, homework, and etc.) will be done in blended mode (online/offline submission of requirements).
e. For important class discussion, it will be through online meeting via Google Meet or the students will be given self-paced reading
reference/materials via Google Classroom.
f. Safety is highly encouraged. Health protocols against covid-19 must be practiced such as hand sanitizing, wearing of face masks and social
distancing if working with a peer, etc. The students are also encouraged to practice safety protocols if doing performance tasks such as doing
warm-up, wearing of proper attire, performing in the appropriate area, etc. However, do not wear face mask if you are doing a performance (it
may lead to suffocation), wear it only if you are talking to someone. 
g. Requirements must be submitted in the deadline set by the teacher. Considerations will be accepted only if the students have informed the
teacher ahead of time of his/her situation. 
h. A rate of WIP shall be given to those who got a final grade below discussed passing percentage. The student is required to submit the needed
requirements in order to pass the subject.
i. UNIVERSITY Handbook will still be observed.

Prepared by: Reviewed and Recommended by: Approved by:

NONEVIE H. SABORNIDO SHIELA JOY T. IGNACIO JOCELYN C. ARLES GEMMA M. VALDEZ,

Ph.D.
Faculty Faculty Program Head, BSED MATH Dean, IETT

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