Preliminaries

Program Degree: Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Program / Degree Outcomes: Bachelor of Science in Criminology

BSCRIM:
1. Apply knowledge essential to the conduct of criminological research on crimes, crimes causation, victims and offenders to include deviant behaviour.
2. Apply knowledge, skills in criminal law, evidence and procedure.
3. Apply skills, knowledge essential to practice crime detectives and investigation and fields of criminalistics.
4. Apply knowledge, skills in handling offenders, welfare and development for their re- integration to the community.

Course No. and Title: GE 05 CONTEMPORARY WORLD

Semester offered: Second Semester SY 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.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the subject, students should able to;
Knowledge
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.
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 reaction paper with proper citation on a topic related to globalization.
Values
1. Articulate personal positions on various global issues.
2. Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship.
Number of Hours: 3 hours every week for 18 weeks or 54 hours in a semester

Course Outline and Time Frame

Weeks Topics
1 Introduction to Globalization
1 Effects of Globalization
2 Advantage and Disadvantage of Globalization
3-4 Globalization Theories

5-7 Structures of Globalization

1. The Global Economy
2. Market Integration
3. The global Interstate System
8-9 Contemporary Global Governance
Global Divides: The North and South
10- 11 Globalization and Media
Globalization of Religion Contemporary
World 12-15 Global Population and Mobility Learning Plan
Learning Outcome 1. Global City Topics Methodology Resources Assessment
 Differentiate the competing 2. Global  Demography
Introduction to  Lecture and class discussion on  Laptop, LCD  Quizzes and
conceptions of globalization. 3. Global migration
Globalization globalization and effects of Projector The seatwork about
 Identify the16-18
effects of Towards a Sustainable World globalization Contemporary World globalization
globalization Sustainable Development
Effects of Globalization  Group work on how know the by Aldama, P.K C.,  Discussion
 Identify the advantage and Global Food Security
Advantage and importance of globalization and The forum on the
disadvantage of globalization Disadvantage
The Global Civil Society of Contemporary World impact of
Globalization by Fernandez, G., et globalization on
al political, social
and economic

 Identify the underlying  Globalization Theories  Lecture and class discussion on  Laptop, LCD  Quiz and
philosophies of the varying important of theories on Projector The seatwork on
definitions of globalization globalization Contemporary World theories of
by Aldama, P.K C., globalization
 and The
Contemporary World
by Fernandez, G., et
al

Structures of  Quiz and

Globalization  Lecture and class discussion on  Laptop, LCD seatwork
 Define economic globalization  The Global Economy different structures of Projector The
 Identify the actors that globalization Contemporary World
facilitate economic by Aldama, P.K C.,
globalization and The
 Articulate a stance on global Contemporary World
economic integration by Fernandez, G., et
al

 Explain the role of  Quiz and

international financial  Market Integration  Lecture and class discussion on  Laptop, LCD
how contributions of the Projector The seatwork
institutions in the creation of
a global economy different financial and economic Contemporary World
 Narrate a short history of institutions that facilitated the by Aldama, P.K C.,
global market integration in growth of the global economy. and The
the 20th century Contemporary World
 Identify the attributes of by Fernandez, G., et
global corporations al

 Lecture and class discussion on  Quiz and

 Explain the Effects of
Globalization  The Global Interstate how political structures involved  Laptop, LCD seatwork
 Identify the institutions that System in globalization Projector The
govern international Contemporary World
relations by Aldama, P.K C.,
and The
 Differentiate
Contemporary World
 informationalism from by Fernandez, G., et
globalism al

 Identify the roles and  Lecture and class discussion  Quiz and
functions of the United  Contemporary Global  Laptop, LCD seatwork
Nations Governance  Film viewing/ Discussion Projector The  recitation
 Identify the challenges of Contemporary World
global governance in the 21st by Aldama, P.K C.,
century and The
 Explain the relevance of the Contemporary World
state amid globalization by Fernandez, G., et
al
 Quiz and
seatwork
 Define the term “Global  Lecture and class discussion on
 Global Divides: The  Laptop, LCD  recitation
South” Global South and Global North
 Compare the economic North and South Projector The
aspect of Global South from Contemporary World
the Global North by Aldama, P.K C.,
 Analyze how a new and The
conception of global relations Contemporary World
emerged from the by Fernandez, G., et
experiences. al

 Quiz and
 Lecture and class discussion on seatwork
 Explain the relation of
globalization and media in  Globalization and Media how advances in media,  Laptop, LCD  recitation
the development of the transportation, technology and Projector The
modern world migration have genuinely Contemporary World
 Define globalization and globalized the world. by Aldama, P.K C.,
media from their and The
etymological and historical Contemporary World
development by Fernandez, G., et
al
 Elaborate the contributions
and theories of the various
 scholars in relation to
globalization and the modern
world

 Quiz and
 Understand the close relation  Lecture and class discussion on seatwork
between religion and  Globalization of Religion how religion affect globalization  Laptop, LCD  recitation
globalization Projector The
 Analyze the relationship Contemporary World
between religion and global by Aldama, P.K C.,
conflict, conversely and and The
global peace Contemporary World
 Explain how globalization by Fernandez, G., et
has contributed to the al
proliferation of religions
across the globe.

Global Population
and Mobility

 Lecture and class discussion  Quiz and

 Identify the attributes of
global city  The Global City about global cities  Laptop, LCD seatwork
 Discuss the positive and Projector The  recitation
negative sides of global cities Contemporary World
 Explain the effects of global by Aldama, P.K C.,
cities in our daily lives and The
Contemporary World
by Fernandez, G., et
al  Quiz and
 Explain the theory of  Lecture and class discussion seatwork
demographic transition as it  Global Demography  Laptop, LCD  recitation
affects global population Projector The
 Compare the global Contemporary World
demography before and after by Aldama, P.K C.,
and The
 transition Contemporary World
by Fernandez, G., et
al

 Quiz and
 Analyze the political,  Lecture and class discussion seatwork
economic, cultural, and  Global Migration  Laptop, LCD  recitation
social factors underlying the Projector The
global movements of people Contemporary World
 Verify the impact of by Aldama, P.K C.,
migration on first-hand and The
knowledge of the experience Contemporary World
of OFWs by Fernandez, G., et
al

Towards a Sustainable
World
 Lecture and class discussion  Quiz and
 Differentiate stability and  Sustainable  Laptop, LCD seatwork
sustainability Development Projector The  Recitation
 Examine the thrust of Contemporary World
striving for a development by Aldama, P.K C.,
that is sustainable through and The
environment conversation by Contemporary World
way of rain forestation. by Fernandez, G., et
al  Quiz and
 Lecture and class discussion seatwork
 Define global food security  Global Food Security  Laptop, LCD  Recitation
 Critique existing models of Projector The
global food and security Contemporary World
by Aldama, P.K C.,
and The
Contemporary World
by Fernandez, G., et
 al  Quiz and
 The Global Civil Society  Lecture and class discussion  Laptop, LCD seatwork
 Define cosmopolitan Projector The  recitation
 Develop an understanding of Contemporary World
civil society in the Philippine by Aldama, P.K C.,
setting. and The
 Compare and contrast the Contemporary World
different non-government by Fernandez, G., et
organizations of human al
rights protection. 
CONTEMPORARY WORLD Course Map
GE Learning Outcomes Purposive Communication
KNOWLEDGE
1. Analyze text (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically L
2. Demonstrate proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, P
and use new technologies)
3. Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge P
4. Demonstrate critical, analytical and creative thinking P
5. Apply different analytical modes in problem solving L
VALUES
1. Appreciate the complexity of the human condition L
2. Interpret the human experience from various perspectives L
3. Examine the contemporary world from both Philippines and global L
perspectives
4. Take responsibility for knowing and being Filipino O
5. Reflect critically on shared concerns L
6. Generate innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards O
7. Make decisions based on moral norms and imperatives P
8. Appreciate various art forms L
9. Contribute to aesthetics O
10. Advocate respect for human rights L
11. Contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s development L
SKILLS
1. Work effectively in group P
2. Apply computing tools to process information effectively O
3. Use current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research O
4. Negotiate the world of technology responsibly L
5. Create solutions to problems in various fields P
6. Manage one’s knowledge, skills, and values for responsible and L
productive living
7. Organize one’s self for lifelong learning L
 L= Learned P= Practiced O= Opportunity to learn

Rating System

Major Exams 30%

Quizzes 30%
Class Participation 20%
Behavior 10%
Attendance 10%
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100%