The Contemporary World Syllabus

Republic of the Philippines College of Arts and Sciences Naval, Biiran Course Syllabus Course Name Course Credits Course Description

Contact Hours/Week Prerequisite Learning Outcomes

The Contemporary World (GE-CW) 3 units 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 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. sustainability. Beyond exposing the student to the world outside the Philippines, it seeks to inculcate a sense of global citizenship and global ethical responsibility. responsibility. 3 hours every week for 18 weeks or 54 hours in a semester None At the end of the course the students students should be able to: A. Competencies 1. Distinguish different different interpretations interpretations of and approaches to globalization globalization 2. Describe the emergence emergence of global economic, economic, political, social, and cultural cultural systems 3. Analyze the various various contemporary contemporary drivers of globalization 4. Understand the the issues confronting the nation-state nation-state 5. Assess the effects of of globalization on different different social units and their their responses B. Skills 1. Analyze contemporary contemporary news events events in the context context of globalization globalization 2. Analyze global issues in relation relation to Filipinos Filipinos and the Philippines Philippines C. Values 1. Articulate personal personal positions on on various global global issues 2. Identify the ethical ethical implications implications of global citizenship citizenship

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Schedule Week 1-2

Week 3-4 Week 5-6

Week 7-8

Week 9 Week 10-11

Week 12-14

Week 15-16

Week 17

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME Course Content/ Subject Matter Introduction to Globalization  Defining Globalization  Metaphors of Globalization  Origins and History of Globalization  Globalization Theories  Dynamics of Local and Global Cultures  Globalization and Regionalization The Globalization of Religion Global Population and Mobility  Global Demography  Global Migration The Global Economy  Economic Globalization and Global Trade  Economic Globalization, Poverty, and Inequality  The Modern World Systems Midterm Examination A World of Regions  The Global City  The North and the South  The Third World and the Global South Market Integration  International Financial Institutions The Bretton Woods System o General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) o World Trade Organization (WTO) o World Bank o European Union (EU) o  History of Market Integration  Global Corporations The Global Interstate System st  Global Governance in the 21 Century  Institutions that Govern International Relations Global Citizenship The Contemporary World Syllabus

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Week 18

Final Examination

THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD LEARNING PLAN Course Content/ Subject Resource Materials/ References Teaching and Learning Matter Activities Week 1-2: Introduction to Globalization Course syllabus Classroom sharing (GTKY)  Introduce self to  Course overview classmates and  Classroom policies teachers Introduce textbooks: Personal concept map of Manfred Stegger, Paul Battersby, and globalization: Students will  List expectations for the course Joseph M. Siracusa, eds. 2014.The engage in a free association SAGE Handbook of G lobalization. exercise of ideas they  Recall course rules Two vols. Thousand Oaks: SAGE. associate with “globalization.”  Write a personal definition of Based on the concepts they globalization Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldama, ed. list, they will synthesize a based on a 2018. The Contemporary World. Rex personal definition of the concept map Book Store concept. Learning Outcomes

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Differentiate the competing conceptions of globalization Identify the underlying philosophies of the varying definitions of globalization Agree on a working definition

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Defining Globalization Metaphors of Globalization Origins and History of Globalization Globalization Theories Dynamics of Local and Global Cultures Globalization and Regionalization

Reading Material: Chapter 1 of textbook: “Defining Globalization” by Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldama. The Contemporary World: 1-9; 12-17

Assessment

Learners’ written personal definition of globalization.

Application of globalization activity: Instructions at Chapter 1 of textbook: “Defining Globalization” by Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldaba. The Contemporary World: 6 Lecture Discussion

Application of globalization output

Small group discussion: Give graphic organizers of the different concepts to be defined through the use of concept mapping. Whole group discussion: Present to the whole class group outputs.

Using a rate scale for the concept map developed by each group

News report critique: The Contemporary World Syllabus

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of globalization for the course

Week 3-4: The Globalization of Religion  Explain how  The Globalization of globalization Religion affects religious practices and beliefs

Reading Materials Chapter 1 of textbook: “Defining Globalization” by Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldama. The Contemporary World: 10-12

Students will find and read one newspaper op-eds (local or international) discussing globalization. Before class, they will write 50-word summary of the chosen op-ed, identifying what the underlying definitions of globalization the op-ed writers use.

Summary of the opinioneditorial

Lecture/discussion

Quiz on the reading materials

Discussion of film KWL Chart What I know What I want to know What I learned

Chapter 43 of textbook: “Religion and Global Conflict” by Mark Juergensmeyer. The SAGE Handbook Film: PBS Frontline: “The Rise of ISIS” (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film /riseof-isis/) Week 5-6: Global Population and Mobility  Explain the theory  Global Demography of demographic transition as it affects global population

Reading Materials Chapter 1 of textbook: “Defining Globalization” by Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldama. The Contemporary World: 18-19 Lee, Ronald. 2003. “The Demographic Transition: Three Centuries of Fundamental Change.”

Lecture/discussion

Quiz on the reading materials Short position paper to discuss the topic: Has the Philippines undergone the demographic transition? Why or why not?


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Analyze the political, economic, cultural, and social factors underlying the global movements of people Display first-hand knowledge of the experiences of OFWs

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Global Migration

Week 7-8: The Global Economy  Define economic  The Global Economy globalization  Economic Globalization and Global Trade  Identify the actors that facilitate  Economic Globalization, economic Poverty, and I nequality globalization  The Modern World Systems  Define the modern world system  Articulate a stance on global economic integration  Identify the  Theories of Global different theories Stratification of global stratification Week 9: MIDTERM EXAMINATION Week 10-11: A World of Regions  Define the term  The Global City “Global South”  The North and the South

Journal of Economic P erspectives 17(4): 167 –190. Reading Materials Chapter 1 of textbook: “Defining Globalization” by Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldama. The Contemporary World: 19-21

Lecture/discussion

Recitation

OFW Interview: Each student will be asked to interview a former or a current OFW (faceto-face or online). In class they will share what they learned from these interviews about transnationalism and the factors that affect global migrations.

Interview output

Reading Material Chapter 2 of textbook: “Defining Globalization” by Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldama. The Contemporary World: 22-32; 35-43

Lecture/Discussion

Quiz on the reading material

Reading Material Chapter 2 of textbook: “Defining Globalization” by Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldama. The Contemporary World: 35-43

Lecture/Discussion

Quiz on the reading material

Reading Material

Lecture/discussion

Quiz on the reading Materials

Castles, Stephen. 2000. “International Migration at the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century: Global Trends and Issues.” International Social Science Journal 52 (165): 269 –281.

Debate: The students will debate the motion “That global free trade has done more harm than good.”


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Differentiate the Global South from the Third World Analyze how a new conception of global relations emerged from the experiences of Asian countries

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The Third World and the Global South

Chapter 2 of textbook: “Defining Globalization” by Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldama. The Contemporary World: 33-34 Chapter 12 of textbook: “Locating the Global South” by Lisandro E. Claudio. The SAGE Handbook

Week 12-14: M arket Integration  Differentiate the  International Financial roles of WTO, IMF, Institutions EB, EU, OPEC, and NAFTA  

History of Market Integration Global Corporations

Reading Material Chapter 3 of textbook: “Defining Globalization” by Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldama. The Contemporary World: 44-48 Reading Material Chapter 3 of textbook: “Defining Globalization” by Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldama. The Contemporary World: 48-55

Graded Group Report: Students will form groups of 3-5. Each group will be assigned an Asian country to report on. These groups will deliver 10minute presentations on the contemporary foreign and economic policies of their respective countries.

Group Report Output

Lecture/discussion

Recitation

Lecture/discussion

Quiz on the reading Materials

Lecture/discussion

Quiz on the reading materials

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Film: “The Corporation” directed by Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott Week 15-16: The Global Interstate System  Explain the effects  Global Governance in of globalization on the 21st Century governments  Institutions that Govern International Relations  Identify the institutions that govern

Reading Material Chapter 4 of textbook: “Defining Globalization” by Prince Kennex Reguyal Aldama. The Contemporary World: 56-71


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international relations  Differentiate internationalism from globalism Week 17: Global Citizenship  Articulate a  Global Citizenship personal definition of global citizenship  Appreciate the ethical obligations of global citizenship

Reading Materials Carter, April. 2001. “Global Civil Society: Acting as Global Citizens” in The Political Theory of Global Citizenship. London: Routledge, pp. 147-176.

Lecture/discussion Personal concept map of global citizenship: Students will engage in a free association exercise of ideas they associate with “global citizenship.” Based on this, they will synthesize a personal definition of the concept. Afterwards, they will list the obligations of a global citizen.

Quiz on the reading Materials Using a rate scale for the concept map developed by the student

Week 18: FINAL EXAMINATION I. Suggested Reading Materials and References

TEXTBOOKS Aldama, P.K. (2018). The Contemporary World. Rex Book Store. Stegger, M. et al. (2014). The SAGE Handbook of Globalization . SAGE P ublications Ltd. OTHER READINGS Carter, A. (2001). “Global Civil Society: Acting as G lobal Citizens”. The Political Theory of Global Citizenship. London: Routledge, pp. 147-176. Castles, S. (2000). “International Migration at the Beginning of the Twenty -First Century: Global Trends and Issues.” International Social Science Journal 52 (165): 269 –281. Claudio, L. (2014). “Locating the Global South”. The SAGE Handbook. SAGE Publications Ltd. Juergensmeyer. M. (2014). “Religion in Global Conflict”. The SAGE Handbook. SAGE Publications Ltd. Lee, R. (2003). “The Demographic Transition: Three Centuries of Fundamental Change.” Journal of Economic P erspectives 17(4): 167 –190. FILMS PBS Frontline: “The Rise of ISIS” (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/riseof -isis/) “The Corporation” directed by Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott


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II. Course Requirements

Written Long Exams (Midterms and Finals) Quizzes Activities in class III. Grading System 30% - Major Examinations 20% - Quizzes 15% - Assignments 15% - Activities in class (group report, mini-outputs, etc.) 10% - Attendance 10% - Participation 100% TOTAL IV. Classroom Policies I. RULE XX. STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE Section 78. Students’ Discipline. Students of the University shall observe discipline within the University premises in accordance with the following rules: x x x 2. Classroom Discipline: b. A student who is late fifteen (15) minutes should be marked absent. However, a student who has been tardy for three (3) times of less than f ifteen (15) minutes shall be considered as having absent once. c. A student who incurs an absence of more than 20% of the total class hours in any given subject per semester will be dropped by the instructor/professor concerned after notice has been served to the parents. d. An absence is justifiable if caused by illness or other grave reasons. e. For habitual absences, a student should present an excuse letter duly approved and signed by the guidance counselor when he/she reports to his classes. h. Dishonesty, cheating in class work, forging of school records, taking an examination in place of another student and/or stealing test questions/disseminating contents to other students are major offenses which should be dealt with accordingly; RULE XXI: SANCTIONS OF OFFENSES Section 79. Elements and Sanctions on Offenses. 1. For light offense (g) Cheating in examinations and quizzes. 1st offense – reprimand 2nd offense – automatic grade of “5” x x x


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II. Rule VIII. ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE Section 18 [2]. Attendance. A student shall be dropped from the class roll when the number of hours lost through unexcused absences and/or late enrollment reaches twenty percent (20%) of the total prescribed number of hours of recitations, lecture, laboratory or shop work in one semester. 11. A student who is late for not more than fifteen (15) minutes may be admitted to class. However, a student who has been tardy for three (3) times of fifteen (15) or more m inutes shall be considered as having been absent once.

V. Instructor VI. Class Schedules

VII. Consultation Hours

12. In case where instructors/professors are late for class, students should not leave the classroom until the twenty (20) minutes of the scheduled class time has passed. Dick Guiller G. Delfin Mondays and Thursdays Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00- 10:30am (Crim 1-A) 9:00- 10:30am (Crim 1-C) 2:00- 3:30pm (Crim 1-B) 2:00- 3:30pm (Crim 1-D) 7:00-8:30pm (Crim 1-E) Wednesdays 1:00-5:00pm

Prepared by:

DICK GUILLER G. DELFIN Instructor

Noted by:

MR. ARCHIE T. RAMIREZ Chairperson, Criminology Department

Approved:


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DR. JOHN ANTHONY D. ROMAGOS Dean, College of Arts and Sciences


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