PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY

Career Development and Continuing Education Center – Tarlac

COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
C & S Building Juan Luna St., Poblacion, Tarlac City
Telephone Number: 982-2247/800-4040

COURSE OUTLINE

CONTEMPORARY WORLD
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2019-2020

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.

General Objectives:

At the end of the course, the students are expected to:

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
4. Articulate personal positions on various global issues
5. Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship

Course Outline:

PRELIM

Objectives:
At the end of the prelim period, the students are expected to:
1. Know the basic concepts of Globalization
2. Develop a deeper appreciation of the development of International
Trading Systems and Global Financial Crisis
3. Understand the attributes of Today’s Global System
4. Know the Interstate System and Internationalism

Subject Matter No. of Hours: 12

I. What is Globalization
II. Globalization of World Economics
III. A History of Global Politics

Strategies/Activities:

1.Group Work (Debate)

2.Recitations/ Socratic Method

MIDTERMS
 PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY
Career Development and Continuing Education Center – Tarlac
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
C & S Building Juan Luna St., Poblacion, Tarlac City
Telephone Number: 982-2247/800-4040
Objectives:
At the end of the midterm period, the students are expected to:
1. Grasp the basics of an international Organization
2. Understand the structures and functions of the United Nations and its
challenges to Regionalism
3. Comprehend the relationship of countries, regions and globalization.
4. Know the contemporary challenges to Regionalism.

Subject Matter No. of Hours: 12

IV. The United Nations and Contemporary Global Governance

V. A World of Regions
VI. The Globalization of Religion

Strategies/Activities:

1.Group Work (Reporting)

2.Recitations/ Socratic Method

PRE-FINAL

Objectives:
At the end of the pre-final period, the students are expected to:
1. Analyze how various media drive different forms of global integration.
2. Identify the attributes of a global city.
3. Discuss the relationship between population and economic welfare.

Subject Matter No. of Hours: 15

VII. Media and Globalization

VIII. The Global City
IX. Global Demography

Strategies/Activities:

1.Group Work (Reporting)

2.Recitations/ Socratic Method

FINALS

Objectives:
At the end of the pre-final period, the students are expected to:
1. Identify the reasons for the migration of people.
2. Discuss the origins and manifestations of global environmental crises.
3. Relate everyday encounters with pollution, global warming,
desertification, ozone depletion, and many others with a larger picture
of environmental degradation.
Subject Matter No. of Hours: 15

X. Global Migration
XI. Environmental Crisis and Sustainable Development
 PHILIPPINE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY
Career Development and Continuing Education Center – Tarlac
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
C & S Building Juan Luna St., Poblacion, Tarlac City
Telephone Number: 982-2247/800-4040
Strategies/Activities:

1.Group Work (Reporting)

2.Recitations/ Socratic Method

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Regular attendance in class
2. Quizzes
3. Periodic Examinations
4. Recitation/ Assignments
5. Group activity/ group discussions

GRADING POLICY:

Periodic Exams – 100%; Class Standing – 100% (Quizzes 50% ,

Assignment 15%, Character 10%, Recitation 15%, Attendance 10%)
In order to earn a passing grade, the student should get a transmuted grade
of 75%

REFERENCES
Main Reference: Claudio, Lisandro E., and Abinales, Patricio N., 2018. The
Contemporary World. C&E Publishing, Inc. Quezon City, Philippines.

Prepared By:

MS. ROSEL JOY A. PROVIDO

Instructor

Noted By:

MARK ANTHONY R. CASEM, MBA, DBA

Dean of Studies

Approved for Implementation:

LUISITO G. DE JESUS, PhD

School Administrator