Republic of the Philippines
Cagayan State University
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Andrews Campus
Caritan Sur, Tuguegarao City 3500, Cagayan
COURSE GUIDE
Course Title: The Contemporary World Course Code: GEC 104
No. of Units: 3 Units Semester/AY: First/2021-2022
No. of Hours: 3 hours/week or 54 hours/semester Pre/Co-requisite/s: None
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.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
A. Competencies
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
B. Skills
1. Analyze contemporary news events in the context of globalization
2. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines
3. Write a research paper with proper citations on a topic related to globalization
C. Values
1. Articulate personal positions on various global issues
2. Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship
Course Outline:
Weeks 1-2 Introduction to Globalization
- Defining globalization
Weeks 3-5: The Structures of Globalization
- The Global Economy
- Market Integration
- The Global Interstate System
- Contemporary Global Governance
Weeks 6-8: A World of Regions
- Global Divides: The North and the South
- Asian Regionalism
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Republic of the Philippines
Cagayan State University
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
Andrews Campus
Caritan Sur, Tuguegarao City 3500, Cagayan
Week 9: Midterm
Weeks 10-11: A World of Ideas
- Global Media Cultures
- The Globalization of Religion
Weeks 12-14: Global Population and Mobility
- The Global City
- Global Demography
- Global Migration
Weeks 15-16: Towards a Sustainable World
- Sustainable Development
- Global Food Security
Weeks 17-18: Conclusion
- Global Citizenship
- Research paper writing
Course Requirements:
1. Regular quizzes
2. Midterm examination
3. Group reports
4. Group and individual Activities
5. Final examination and/or Final output
Assessment
Quizzes/Activities 25%
Midterm Examination 25%
Group Reports 25%
Final Exam and/or Final Output 25%
Consultation Hours:
WEDNESDAYS: 8:00-11:00
Prepared by:
PAULINE GRACE P. CASIL-BATANG, PhD
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