2nd Lecture

August 22, 2022

GE 03: The Contemporary
World
MH 4:30-6:00
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces to the learners 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 people 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 include a
sense of global citizenship and global responsibility.
COURSE OUTCOMES
 Distinguishesdifferent interpretations and approaches to
globalization;
 Describes the emergence of global economic, political, social, and
cultural systems;
 Analyzes the various contemporary drivers of globalization;
 Understands the issues confronting the nation-state;
 Assesses
the effects of globalization on different social units and their
responses;
 Analyzes contemporary news events in the context of globalization;
 Analyzes global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines; and,
 Articulates
personal positions on various global issues and ethical
implications of global citizenship.
Introduction
Increasing interdependence in the
constantly changing world
Religious, spiritual, moral, military,
environmental, social, economic, political,
cultural relationships and interrelationships
Interconnected and multidimensional
problems in the CW
Definitions/Descriptions of CW 
The circumstances and ideas of the present age
An ever-changing mix of social, political, religious,
ethnic, environmental and international perspectives
Challenges of the 21st century - emerging
technologies, health care, overpopulation, climate
change, poverty, illiteracy, disease, migration,
terrorism, competing beliefs and goals, methods or
rules of engagement, conflict and cooperation, and
other issues for resolution
 The 10 most critical problems in the world,
according to millennials
1. Climate change / destruction of nature (48.8%)
2. Large scale conflict / wars (38.9%)
3. Inequality (income, discrimination) (30.8%)
4. Poverty (29.2%)
5. Religious conflicts (23.9%)
6. Government accountability and transparency / corruption (22.7%)
7. Food and water security (18.2%)
8. Lack of education (15.9%)
9. Safety / security / well being (14.1%)
10. Lack of economic opportunity and unemployment (12.1%)
References
1.https://www.businessinsider.com/
world-economic-forum-world-biggest-
problems-concerning-millennials-
2016-8
2.https://www.google.com.ph/search?
q=world+today&hl=en&tbm=isch&sour
ce=hp&biw=1280&bih
THANK
YOU!!!