the contemporary world

1. THE
CONTEMPORAR
Y
WORLD
Course Syllabus

2. COURSE TITLE: THE CONTEMPORARY
WORLD
• This course introduces the pre-service teachers 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.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
2

3. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
AT THE END OF THE COURSE THE PRE-SERVICE
TEACHERS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
• Articulate personal positions on various global issues
• Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship
Values
• Analyze contemporary news events in the context of
globalization
• Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the
Philippines
• Write a research paper with proper citations on a topic
related to globalization
Skills
3
• Distinguish different interpretations of and approaches to
globalization
• Describe the emergence of global economic, political,
social, and cultural systems
• Analyze the various contemporary drivers of
globalization
• Understand the issues confronting the nation-state
• Assess the effects of globalization on different social
units and their responses
Competencies

4. LOREM IPSUM DOLOR SIT
AMET, CONSECTETUER
ADIPISCING ELIT
4
Chapter Contents Assessm
ent
Period
Time
Frame
Chapter
1
Chapter 1: The Study of Globalization
Prelim
Week 1 &
2
 Lesson 1: Introduction to Globalization
 Lesson 2: Metaphors of Globalization
 Lesson 3: Globalization Theories
 Lesson 4: Dynamics of Local and Global
Culture
Week 3 & 4
 Lesson 5: The Globalization of Religion
 Lesson 6: Globalization and Regionalization Week 5 &
6
 Lesson 7: Global Demography
 Lesson 8: Global Migration

5. LOREM IPSUM DOLOR SIT
AMET, CONSECTETUER
ADIPISCING ELIT
5
Chapter Contents Assessm
ent
Period
Time
Frame
Chapter 2
Chapter 2: The Structures of Globalization
Midterm
Week 7 &
8
 Lesson 1The Global Economy
 Lesson 2: Economic Globalization and
Global Trade
 Lesson 3: Economic Globalization and
Sustainable Development
Week 9
and 10
 Lesson 4: Economic Globalization,
Poverty, and Inequality
 Lesson 5: Theories of Global
Stratification

6. LOREM IPSUM DOLOR SIT
AMET, CONSECTETUER
ADIPISCING ELIT
6
Chapter Contents Assessm
ent
Period
Time
Frame
Chapter 3
Chapter 3: Market Integration
Semi-Final
Week 11
& 12
 Lesson 1: Introduction to Market
Integration
 Lesson 2: International Financial
Institutions
 Lesson 3: History of Global Market
Integration
Week 13
& 14
 Lesson 4: Global Corporations
Semi-Final Examination

7. LOREM IPSUM DOLOR SIT
AMET, CONSECTETUER
ADIPISCING ELIT
7
Chapter Contents Assessm
ent
Period
Time
Frame
Chapter 4
Chapter 4: The Global Interstate System
Final
Week 15
& 16
 Lesson 1: Introduction to Global
Interstate System
 Lesson 2: Global Governance in the 21st
Century
 Lesson 3: Effects of Globalization to
Governments

8. LOREM IPSUM DOLOR SIT
AMET, CONSECTETUER
ADIPISCING ELIT
8
Chapter Contents Assessme
nt Period
Time
Frame
Chapter 4
 Lesson 4: The Relevance of the State
Amid Globalization
Final Week 17
& 18
 Lesson 5: Institutions that Govern
International Relations
 Lesson 6: Globalization and
Globalism
Week 19 &
20
 Lesson 7: Informationalism
 Lesson 8: Global Citizenship
Final Examination

9. GRADING
SYSTEM
ASSESSMENT
PERIOD
QUIZZES &
ACTIVITIES
MAJOR
EXAMS
TOTAL
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
Midterm 60% 40% 100%
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
Final 60% 40% 100%