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THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

GERRY D. ANDRADA
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Course Description
THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
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.
 General Objectives
THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
At the end of the course, the students/learners are expected to:

A. Competencies
1. Disti nguish different i nterpretations of and approaches t o globalizat ion
2. Describe the emergence of global economic, political , soci al, and cultural s yst ems
3. Analyze the various contemporary drivers of globali zation
4. Understand the issues confronting the nation-state
5. Assess the effects of globalization on different social units and t he ir responses

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 General Objectives
THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
At the end of the course, the students/learners are expected to:

B. Skills
1. Analyze contemporary news events in the context of globalizat ion
2. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipi nos and the Phili ppines
3. Write a research paper with proper citations on a topi c re lat ed to gl obalization

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 General Objectives
THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
At the end of the course, the students/learners are expected to:

C. Values
1. Articulate personal positions on various global issues
2. Identi fy the ethical impli cations of global citizenshi p

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Course
REQUIREMENTS
1. Formative Assessments
(Quizzes/Activities/Assignments/
Recitations)
2. Performance Tasks/Projects
3. Midterm/Final Examination
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Grading
SYSTEM
Class Standing = 60% (Written Works
and Performance Tasks/Projects)

Midterm/Final Exam = 40%

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Course
MIDTERMS: CONTENT
Lesson 1 - Globalization
Lesson 2 - The Global Economy
Lesson 3 - Market Integration
Lesson 4 - Interstate System
Lesson 5 - Global Governance
Lesson 6 - Global Divides
Lesson 7 - Asian Regionalism
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Course WEEK 1 - 6

FINALS: CONTENT
Lesson 8 - Intercontinental Drift: Culture Media, and Globalization
Lesson 9 - The Globalization of Religion
Lesson 10 - The Global City
Lesson 11 - Global Demography
Lesson 12 - Global Migration
Lesson 13 - Sustainable Development
Lesson 14 - Global Food Security
Lesson 15 - Global Citizenship
Group Reporting
CRITERIA
 Module I:
THE GLOBALIZATION
GERRY D. ANDRADA
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Chapter
OVERVIEW
Globalization plays a vital role in the economic system of the world. The world
economy is set to be a system of being globalized. What does it mean? It means that
the whole world is increasingly involved as a part of a single market, with
interdependent production, consuming similar goods, and responding to the same
impulses. It also involves spreading ideas, practices, and technologies. The
connectivity across the entire world of economic and cultural life has increased
throughout the centuries.
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Chapter
OVERVIEW
However, what is the fundamental concept of globalization and when did it begin?
Does the perspective of every expert differ from one another? What are some
impacts of globalization on the development of the world’s economy? Do you think it
is beneficial? Why or why not?
 Objectives
THE GLOBALIZATION
After studying this lesson, the learners should be able to:

1 . Examine the various conceptions of globali zation;

2 . Disti nguish the different definitions from experts; and
3 . Adopt a working definition of globalization

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Lesson 1.1:
GLOBALIZATION
GERRY D. ANDRADA
 Lesson Outline:
THE GLOBALIZATION
1. Concepts of Globalization
2 . Defini tions of Globalizati on from Experts
3 . Attri butes of Globalizations

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Definition of
GLOBALIZATION
Globalization is comprised of multiple sameness and interconnectedness that go
beyond the nation-states. McGrew (1990)
Ohmae in 1992 stated, “Globalization means the onset of the borderless
world”(p.14).
“Globalization is a world in which societies, cultures, politics and economics have,
in some sense, come closer together” –Ray Kiely and Phil Marfleet, Globalisation
and the Third World (London: Routledge,1998), p.3.
Globalization is the intensification of economic, political, social and cultural
relations across borders.–Hans-Henrik Holm and Georg Sorensen (eds.)
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Definition of
GLOBALIZATION
Globality
Globalization as a social condition
Future social conditions are characterized by thick economic, political, and
cultural interconnections and global flows that make currently existing political
borders and economic barriers irrelevant (Steger (2005)
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Definition of
GLOBALIZATION
Globalism
Steger (2014b) globalization as an ideology
The basic ideology of globalization is the liberalization of trade and the
integration of free markets to enhance social, economic, and political stability
across the world.
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Appadurai (1996)
FIVE DIMENSIONS OF GLOBAL CULTURAL FLOW
1. Ethnoscape- a global movement of people
2. Mediascape- the flow of culture
3. Technoscape- circulation of mechanical goods and software
4. Finacescape- global circulation of money
5. Ideoscape- a realm of political ideas
Windows into the broader phenomenon of globalization
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"Globalization is also defined differently

depending on someone else’s
expertise, experience, and
perspective"
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According to
ECONOMIC EXPERTS
Globalization means:

fast speed of trade (importing and exporting are done i n just a milli second
through technology)
global economic organizations International Monetary Fund (I MF), Worl d B ank
(WB),World Trade Organization (WTO). Internati onal Labor Organi zation ( ILO),
ASEAN, etc.
multinational and transnational corporations
free trade (governments not to restrict the importation of product s and the
exportati on of local products)
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According to
CULTURE EXPERTS
Globalization means:

establishment “global village” (media, facebook has connected the world)

shrinking world” (breaking boundaries)
cultural imperialism (Better Culture)
borderless world
adoption of other cultures (KPOP)
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According to
POLITICAL EXPERTS
Globalization means:

Globalization serves as a challenge to the nation- state.

strengthening of regional blocs (ASEAN) (UN)
emergence of global political norms (the norm that each count ry is entit led to
the exploitation of human resources for its own growth)
emergence of corporati ons (busi nessmen and invest ors)
international laws (conflicts)
world governance
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Four Attributes
OF GLOBALIZATION
1. Globali zati on occurs worldwi de
2 . I ntensi fication and acceleration of soci al
exchanges and activities
3 . Expansi on and stretching of soci al relati ons
4 . Vari ous forms of connecti vi ty
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Four Attributes
OF GLOBALIZATION
A. Globalization occurs Worldwide

Think about the world

Associate ourselves with global trends
Sense of responsibility
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Four Attributes
OF GLOBALIZATION
B. Globalization Intensification & Acceleration of Social Exchanges and Activities

Door-to-door mai l delivery to FB messages ( I G, SnapCh at , Twi tter)

Live TV telecast
Travel capaci ties brought about by low ai rfares
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Four Attributes
OF GLOBALIZATION
C. Globalization Expansion & Stretching of Social Relations

Regional and international non-governmental o rgani zatio ns ( NG Os)

Humanitarian I nstitution
Government associations
multi national companies
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Four Attributes
OF GLOBALIZATION
D. Globalization has Various Forms of Connectivity

They are diverse (economic, political, cultural , et c.)

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Synthesis:
THE GLOBALIZATION
Globalization may be defined and conceptualized from different lenses, but an
interdisciplinary definition is necessary. Some scholars consider it as a process, a
condition, or an ideology. Experts from different fields of social sciences also define
globalization based on their specialization or expertise. Every one of them talks about
different networks and connections that are expanding and intensifying in the
contemporary world.
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Activity:
WORD TAXONOMY

"GLOBALIZATION"
Thank you
FOR LISTENING!
GERRY D. ANDRADA