University of Cebu-Main Campus

Sanciangko St., Cebu City, 6000 Philippines

College of Arts & Sciences

Tel. no. 255-7777 loc. 4102

COURSE OUTLINE OF SOCIO 101: The Contemporary World

 Course Description:

This course is designed to examine the multifaceted phenomenon of globalization in the

contemporary world using the various disciplines of the social sciences. Emphasis is on
global governance, development, and sustainability. Topics include concepts and
perspectives of globalization; world of regions; world of ideas; global food security; and
sustainable development.

 Course Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

 UNDERSTAND current news stories from geographical, historical, political, social
and cultural perspectives.
 COMPARE the relationship of governments and economics to events occurring in
specific nations, civic responsibilities, rights, opportunities and privileges of a
Filipino citizen to those of other nations.
 Discuss the impact of science and technological changes in the world and in the
Philippines.
 ANALYZE critically information presented through various media, including
television, newspapers, magazines, journals and the internet and identifying
strategies that facilitate public discussion on societal issues.
 Make a creative output relating to an issue or concern of the contemporary world
affecting the humanity.

 Course Topics:

1. Introduction to Globalization
2. The Globalization of World Economics
3. A History of Global Politics: Creating an International Order
4. The United Nations and Contemporary Global Governance
5. The Globalization of Religion
6. Media and Globalization
7. The Global City
8. Global Demography
9. Global Migration
10. Environmental Crisis and Sustainable Development
  Grading System:

 Class Standing and Major exams

o Class Standing: 70%
o Major Exams: 30%
o Passing rate: 70%

 Textbook Used:

 The Contemporary World by Lisandro E. Claudio & Patricio N. Abinales (C&E

Publishing, Inc)

ROMMEL T. GIMARANGAN
SOCIO 101 -Teacher