Republic of the Philippines

LUNA COLLEGES
Tayug, Pangasinan

GE 14 – THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

I. 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 student 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.

II. CREDIT UNITS: 3 Units

III. MISSION-VISION REFLECTION

MISSION: Develop, train and nurture leaders and achievers, with competent professional teachers/educators, goal-oriented administrators and dedicated staff.

VISION: A Leading Higher Education Institution Fostering Innovation, Sustainable Growth and Development in Instruction, Research, Extension and Production.

REFLECTION:

GOALS:
1. Produce graduates who are expected to be life-long learners, caring and trustworthy citizens, effective communicators, competent and productive professionals;
2. Maintain a roster of efficient faculty imbued with professionalism and integrity;
3. Establish internal quality management system to develop a culture of excellence; and
4. Uphold the legacy the founders in all performances of Luna Colleges as an education institution.

OBJECTIVES:
1. Adherence to the legacy and philosophy of Luna Colleges;
2. Implementation of school policies and standard procedures;
3. Employment of professionally qualified faculty and staff;
4. Strengthening the research culture responsive to the Regional research agenda and;
5. Intensifying of linkages and networking with stakeholders.
IV. COURSE OBJECTIVES
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.
6. Analyze contemporary news events in the context of globalization.
7. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines.
8. Write a research paper with proper citations on a topic related to globalization.
9. Articulate personal positions on various global issues.
10. Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship.

V. COURSE OUTLINE

Time
Teaching
Allotment Evaluation
Instructional Values
Techniques/ References
Specific Objectives Topics Strategies/ Materials Integrated Output
(No. of Measures
Activities
Hours)

Classroom sharing · Module · Online Diligence,

Introduction (Introductions) · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality,
1. Introduce self to Lecture · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self-
classmates and Introduction Personal concept map of Apps / Sites test reliance, self-
teachers. 1.Vision, Mission, Goals and globalization: · Google meet discipline
2. Needs Analysis Core Values Students will engage in a
3. List expectations for 2. Course Overview free association exercise of Concept Map
1
the course. 3. Course Requirements ideas they Recitation
4. Recall course rules. 4. Bases for Evaluation associate with
5. Write a personal 5. Classroom policies “globalization.”
definition of globalization 6. Needs Analysis Based on the concepts they
based on a concept list, they will synthesize a
map. personal definition of the
concept.
5. Differentiate the Introduction to the Study of 3 Lecture · Module · Online Diligence, Written Quiz
competing Globalization · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Reading Materials
conceptions of News report critique: · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Chapter 1 of textbook: “Structures of Recitation
globalization. Students will find and read Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Globalization” by Lisandro E. Claudio
6. Identify the underlying three newspaper op-eds · Google meet discipline, Steger, Manfred B. “Ideologies of
philosophies of the (local or international) Public Globalization.” 2005. Journal of Political
varying definitions of discussing globalization. spiritedness, Ideologies 10(1): 11–30.
globalization. Before class, they will write Humility
7. Agree on a working 50-word summaries of each https://www.youtube.
definition of op-ed, identifying what the com/watch?v=vn3e37VWc0k
globalization for the underlying definitions of
course. globalization the op-ed
 writers use.

Interactive Classroom
Discussion:
“Globalization Experience”

The Structures of The Global 2 Lecture/discussion/ · Module · Online Diligence, Quiz on the
Globalization Economy Reporting · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, reading
1. Define economic · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- materials
globalization. Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Recitation
· Google meet · discipline,
Public
spiritedness,
Humility

2. Identify the actors that 2 Debate: The students will · Module · Online Diligence, Reading Materials Recitation
facilitate debate the motion “That · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Chapter 2 of textbook: “Structures of Reflection
Economic globalization. global free trade has done · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Globalization” by Lisandro E. Claudio. 2018 Essay
3. Define the modern more harm than good.” Apps / Sites test reliance, self-
world system. · Google meet · discipline Chapter 9 of textbook: “The Globalization of
4. Articulate a stance Economic Relations” by István Benczes
on global economic Panel Discussion on Global Wallerstein, Immanuel. 2004. “The Modern
integration Economy World-System as a Capitalist

Comparative Analysis of
Global Economy
5. Explain the role of Market Integration 3 Lecture/discussion/ · Module · Online Diligence, Recitation
international financial Reporting · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Reading Materials Essay
institutions in the · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Chapter 17 of textbook: “The Rise of the
creation of a global Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Global Corporation” by Deane Neubauer
economy. · Google meet · discipline, Bello, Walden F. 2006. “The Multiple
6. Narrate a short Public Crises of Global Capitalism.” In
history of global spiritedness, Deglobalization: Ideas for a New World
market integration in the Humility Economy. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila
twentieth century. University Press, pp. 1-31.
7. Identify the attributes
of global corporations. Film: “The Corporation” directed by Mark
Achbar and Jennifer Abbott
8. Explain the effects of The Global 3 Lecture/discussion/ · Module · Online Diligence,
globalization on Interstate System Reporting · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Reflection
governments. · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Analysis
9. Identify the Comparative Analysis of the Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Reading Materials
institutions that different forms of · Google meet · discipline, Chapter 3 of textbook: “Structures of
govern international Government, in relation to Public Globalization” by Lisandro E. Claudio. 2018
relations. the proposed adaptation of spiritedness,
10. Differentiate “Federalism” in the Humility
internationalism from Philippines.
globalism.

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION-1hr
11. Identify the roles and Contemporary Global 3 Lecture/discussion/ · Module · Online Diligence, Quiz on the
functions of the United Governance Reporting · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Reading Materials reading
Nations. · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Chapter 4 of textbook: “Structures of Recitation
12. Identify the The students are to Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Globalization” by Lisandro E. Claudio. 2018
challenges of global download video · Google meet · discipline
governance in the 21st presentations informing the
century. challenges on global
13. Explain the governance.
relevance of the state
amid globalization.
A World of Regions 2 Lecture/discussion · Module · Online Diligence,
1. Define the term Global Divides: Group report · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Graded Group
“Global South”. The North and the · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Reading Materials Report:
2. Differentiate the South (focus on Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Chapter 12 of textbook: “Locating the Students will
Global South from the Latin America) · Google meet · discipline, Global South” by Lisandro E. Claudio form groups of
Third World. Group activity discussing Public Connell, Raewyn. 2007. “Dependency, 3-5. Each group
3. Analyze how a new the Global Divides based on spiritedness, Autonomy and Culture. In Southern will be assigned
conception of global political, cultural and Humility Theory: The Global Dynamics of a LatinAmerican
relations emerged from economic aspects. Knowledge in Social Science. country to
the experiences of Latin Cambridge, UK: Polity Press, pp. 139- collaborate and
American 163. finalize their
Countries. ideas in a bond
paper.

4. Differentiate between Asian regionalism 2 Lecture Discussion · Module · Online Diligence,

regionalization and Group Report · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Reading Materials Graded Group
globalization. · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Chapter 13 of textbook: “Globalization Report:
5. Identify the factors Apps / Sites test reliance, self- and the Asia Pacific and South Asia” by Students will
leading to a greater · Google meet · discipline, Ehito Kimura Shiraishi, Takashi. 2006. “The form groups of
integration of the Public Third Wave: Southeast Asia and Middle- 3-5.
Asian region. To write a position/critique spiritedness, Class Formation in the Making of a Region.” Each group will
6. Analyze how different paper on how Asian states Humility In Beyond Japan: The Dynamics of East be assigned an
Asian states confront confront the challenges of Asian Regionalism, ed. Peter Asian
the challenges of globalization and Katzenstein and Takashi Shiraishi. country to
globalization and regionalization. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, pp. research
regionalization. 237–71. and report on.
These
groups will
deliver 10-
minute
presentations
on the
contemporary
foreign and
economic
policies of their
respective
countries.
A World of Ideas 2 Lecture/discussion · Module · Online Diligence,
1. Analyze how various Global Media Group Report · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Graded Group
media drive various Cultures · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Reading Materials Report:
forms of global Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Chapter 22 of textbook: “Globalization Students will
integration. · Google meet · discipline, and the Media: Creating the Global form groups of
2. Explain the dynamic Public Village” by Jack Lule 3-5. Each group
between local and spiritedness, Chapter 23 of textbook: “Popular Music and will be asked to
global cultural Humility Globalization” by Yara El-Ghadban pick an Asian
production. countries and
Using social media, assigned them
students will download the to act the
recent trends (music, culture/norms,
movies, fashion, etc.) and sing, dance,
present it to class. draw and
fashion trends.
In their
group report,
they must
answer the
following
questions:
1. Where did the
musical
act/artist
originate?
2. In which
countries did the
artist become
famous?
3. How did the
artist become
famous?
4. Why do you
think the artist
became
famous?

MIDTERM EXAMINATION-1hr

3. Explain how The Globalization 3 Lecture/discussion · Module · Online Diligence, Quiz

globalization affects of Religion Discussion of film · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Reading Materials Recitation
religious practices and · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Chapter 6 of textbook: “Structures of
beliefs. Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Globalization” by Lisandro E. Claudio. 2018
4. Analyze the · Google meet · discipline Chapter 43 of textbook: “Religion and Assignment:
relationship between Global Conflict” by Mark Juergensmeyer Film viewing
religion and global
conflict and, Film: PBS Frontline: “The Rise of ISIS”
conversely, global (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/
peace. riseof- isis/)
Global Population and 3 Lecture/discussion · Module · Online Diligence, The quiz should
Mobility The Global City Group report · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Reading Materials answer the
1. Identify the attributes · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Chapter 8 of textbook: “Structures of following
of a global city. Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Globalization” by Lisandro E. Claudio. 2018 questions:
2. Analyze how cities · Google meet · discipline, 1. How would
serve as engines of Create a virtual tour for an Public you describe
globalization. spiritedness, your city?
educational trip to a Global Humility 2. What is your
City. city known for?
3. What makes
your city a
global city?
3. Explain the theory of Mandated topic: 4 Lecture/discussion · Module · Online Diligence,
demographic Global Demography · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Reading Materials Short research
transition as it affects · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Chapter 9 of textbook: “Structures of paper to discuss
global population. Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Globalization” by Lisandro E. Claudio. 2018 the topic: Has
Video presentation on the · Google meet · discipline, the Philippines
Theory of Demographic Public undergone the
Transition. spiritedness, demographic
Humility transition? Why
or why not?

SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION-1hr

4. Analyze the political,
economic, cultural, and
social factors underlying
the global movements of
people.
5. Display first-hand
knowledge of the
experiences of OFWs.
Towards a Sustainable
World
1. Differentiate stability
from sustainability.
2. Articulate models of
global sustainable
development.
Global Migration 4 Lecture/discussion · Module · Online Diligence, Quiz on the
OFW Interview: Each · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Reading Materials reading
student will be asked to · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Castles, Stephen. 2000. “International materials
interview a former or Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Migration at the Beginning of the Twenty-
a current OFW (face-to-face · Google meet · discipline First Century: Global Trends and Issues.” Recitation
or online).In class they will International Social Science Journal 52
share what they learned (165): 269–281.
from these interviews about Aguilar, Filomeno V. 2012. “Differentiating
transnationalism and the Sedimented from Modular
factors that affect global Transnationalism: The View from East
migrations. Asia.” Asian and Pacific Migration
Journal 21(2): 149–171.
Documentary about the life
of an OFW.
2 · Module · Online Diligence,
Sustainable Lecture/discussion · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Quiz on the
Development · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Reading materials reading
Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Chapter 48 of textbook: “Sustainable materials
· Google meet · discipline, Economic Systems” by Sebastian
Group Activity to present Public Plóciennik Recitation
best practices of other spiritedness,
countries as possible Humility
solutions to the different and
current problems in the
Philippines.

3. Define global food Global Food 2 PDF · Module · Online Diligence, Reading materials Recitation
security. Security Lecture/discussion · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Chapter 50 of textbook: “Global Food
4. Critique existing · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Security: The Challenge of Feeding the
models of global food Apps / Sites test reliance, self- World” by Monika Barthwal-Datta Assignment:
security. · Google meet · discipline, McMichael, Philip. 2009. “A Food Regime Film Viewing
Public Analysis of the „World Food Crisis.
spiritedness, Agriculture and Human Values
 Humility 26(4): 281-95.
Film: “The Price of Sugar” directed by Bill
Haney
Conclusion 8 Lecture/discussion · Module · Online Diligence,
1. Articulate a personal Global Citizenship Personal concept map of · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, Reading Materials Quiz on the
definition of global global citizenship and list · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- Carter, April. 2001. “Global Civil Society: reading
citizenship the obligations of a global Apps / Sites test reliance, self- Acting as Global Citizens” in The Political materials
2. Appreciate the ethical citizen. · Google meet · discipline, Theory of Global Citizenship. London: Recitation
obligations of global Public Routledge, pp. 147-176.
citizenship spiritedness,
Humility

4 Independent research · Module · Online Diligence, Research Proposal Writing Students will
1. Write a research proposal and writing · Laptop/DLP Recitation rationality, spend the final
paper proposal with Research Proposal Writing · Audiovisual · Written Integrity, self- week
proper citation. Apps / Sites proposa reliance, self- completing their
2. Critique research · Google meet l discipline, research
proposals of Public Proposal for final research paper: Students proposal.
classmates. spiritedness, will begin writing a 500-word proposal for
Humility their final research paper.

FINAL EXAMINATION – 1hr

Total: · ·
18 weeks/
54 hours

VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Passing quizzes, exercises, midterm and final examinations
2. Regular attendance
3. Active class participation/recitation
4. Individual/Group report and/or exercises

Grading System

Midterm Final
Participation 30% Participation 20%
Oral Report 20%
Reflections 30%
Midterm Exam 40% Reflections 20%
Total 100% Final Exam 40%
Total 100%
 Final Average: 40% MTG + 60% FG

VII. PERFORMANCE CONTRACT

The students are expected to come up with the requirement of the course, particularly in the conduct of oral report, reflections, written tests, multimodal and essay writing.

VIII. REFERENCES
Books
Aldama, Prince Kennex R. The Contemporary World First Edition.Rex Bookstore, Inc. 2018.
Steger, Manfred B., Paul Battersby, and Joseph M. Siracusa, eds. 2014.The SAGE Handbook of Globalization. Two volumes. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications.
Claudio, Lisandro, et.al. The Contemporary World.C&E Publishing Bookstore.

Films:
“The Corporation” directed by Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott
“The Price of Sugar” directed by Bill Haney
“The Rise of ISIS,” PBS Frontline (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/rise-of-isis/)
Other sources
Newspapers, websites, movies, and articles/ research papers, Website

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY:

CAROLYN D. ORBIZO DR. ZENAIDA U. SUYAT
Instructor I COLLEGE DEAN