OBTL Plan SOCIAL SCIENCE 1D CONTEMPORARY WORLD

TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY

Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs

College _ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES__

Department _GENERAL EDUCATION________

VISION Tarlac State University is envisioned to be a premier university in the Asia – Pacific region.

Tarlac State University commits to promote and sustain the offering of quality and relevant programs in higher and advanced education ensuring
equitable access to education for people empowerment, professional development, and global competitiveness.

Towards this end, TSU shall:

MISSION
1. Provide high quality instruction through qualified, competent and adequately trained faculty members and support staff.
2. Be a premier research institution by enhancing research undertakings in the fields of technology and sciences and strengthening
collaboration with local and international institutions.
3. Be a champion in community development by strengthening partnership with public and private organizations and individuals.

E - xcellence
Q - uality
U - nity
I - ntegrity
CORE VALUES T - rust in God, Transparency & True Commitment
Y - earning for Global Competitiveness

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Course Code SOC SCI 1 D

Course Title CONTEMPORARY WORLD
Course Credits 3 units
Course Description This three-unit course deals with the study of the Contemporary World. It focuses on the interdisciplinary analysis of the various aspects of Globalization in order to help students
situate themselves in the global world as Global Citizens imbued with Ethical Responsibility.

This course traverses the significant topics on Globalization covering global cities, global economy, migration and demography and global governance with the end in view of
providing a multi dimensional analysis of the various problems that globalization might bring.
Contact Hours/ week 3 hours
Prerequisite NONE
Course Outcomes After completing this course, STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO
Competencies:
1. Define globalization and relate the different approaches in the study of globalization
2. Describe the development of the global economy using the historical perspective
3. Describe the emergence of global economic, political, social, and cultural systems
Skills:
1. Interpret patterns in global migration
2. Analyze various problems and issues related to globalization
3. Create and assess their own concept of a global city
Values:
1. Judge the relevance of global governance and global citizenship in relation to the concept of national sovereignty.
2. Articulate personal positions on various global issues

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Course Content/Subject Matter

Week 1 A. Course overview / Introduction to globalization
Week 2 B. Introduction to globalization
Week 3 C. The Global Economic Structure - Understanding of the World Market
Week 4 D. Global Governance
Week 5 E. Global Governance
Week 6 F. Global Civil Society and Non-governmental Organization
Week 7 G. Global Development and Divide
Week 8 H. Global Development and Divide
Week 9 I. Midterm Exam

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Week 10 J. Global Media Cultures- Westernization and Americanization

Week 11 K. Global religions
Week 12 L. Demography and population
Week 13 M. Global Migration
Week 14 N. Social Issues and problems of urbanization in a Global World - Global Health Issues (such as HIV –AIDS , Pandemics etc)
Week 15 O. Social Issues and problems of urbanization in a Global World - Sex and Gender Discrimination
Week 16 P. Social Issues and problems of urbanization in a Global World - Climate Change
Week 17 Q. Global Cities and Global Citizenship : A synthesis
Week 18 R. Final Exam
One week (or an S. Allotted for the Midterm and the Final Exams
equivalent of three
hours)

Alignment of Course Outcomes with Summative Assessment Tasks

Course Objectives Summative Assessment Task Details

1. Define globalization and relate the different approaches in the Write their own concept of Students should be able to write their own concept and understanding of Globalization.
study of globalization globalization
2. Describe the development of the global economy using the
historical perspective
3. Describe the emergence of global economic, political, social, Oral and written discussion/ report Participate in an online presentation of report about global economy and participate in the
and cultural systems online discussion during report presentation
4. Demonstrate an understanding of Global development and
inequalities between then Global North and South

5. Analyze how various media drive various forms of global Case Report /Case Analysis Present Case report on global migration and other social problems and issues related to
integration Globalization
6. Analyze the political, economic, cultural, and social factors
underlying the global movements of people Present their own Concept of a Present their own concept of a Global City
7. Analyze various problems and issues related to globalization Global City
8. Create and assess their own concept of a global city

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9. Judge the relevance of global governance and global . Provide a critical analysis or a critical essay of the causes and effects of the social issues
citizenship in relation to the concept of national sovereignty Reflection Paper and problems.

10. Articulate personal positions on various global issues Case Analysis

LEARNING PLAN

Flexible Teaching and

Desired Learning Assessment of Time
Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/ References Learning Activities Resource Materials
Outcomes (DLOs) Tasks (ATs) Table
(FTLAs)
Define globalization A. Meaning of Globalization Online Lecture Write their own Friedman, Thomas. “The Lexus and the Olive Week
and relate the B. Qualities and Characteristics Reading: Stager, Manfred B. concept of Tree 1-2
different approaches of Globalization (2005) “Ideologies of Oral and written globalization “The McDonalds Theory”
in the study of C. Mc Donald’s Theory Globalization” Journal of discussion
globalization D. Other Theories on Political Ideologies 10(1); 11-30 Module
Globalization-
Realism, Liberalism, De, Ocampo F., Ramos, B., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMyilL9yRl0
Idealism Llonora, R., Macaraeg, A., &
E The Three Worlds David, M.E. (2018). Introduction
to Contemporary World. St.
Andrew Publishing House.
Describe the Global A. The Global Economic De, Ocampo F., Ramos, B., Online Lecture Quiz Module Week
Economic Structure Structure Llonora, R., Macaraeg, A., & Online Case 3
and development of B. The Economic Systems David, M.E. (2018). Introduction Oral and written Reports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKpTL8KVy1Q
the global economy C. International Trade to Contemporary World. St. discussion Recitation
using the historical D. Economic Policies and Andrew Publishing House. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN3qrFA4jXc
perspective Trade theories
E. Transnational Corporations https://youtu.be/RZKX-0SK41U
and Economic Institutions -
WTO, GATT, WB and IMF,
EU, ASEAN
Describe the A. Global Government and De, Ocampo F., Ramos, B., Online Lecture Quiz Module Week
emergence of global Governance Llonora, R., Macaraeg, A., & Online Case 4-5

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economic, political, B. Political systems David, M.E. (2018). Introduction Oral and written Reports https://youtu.be/tNOweWgv5kQ)
social, and cultural C. Political Layers and to Contemporary World. St. discussion recitation
systems Geopolitics Andrew Publishing House. https://youtu.be/vWFiUX1wz9Q
D. Global political Institutions –
League of Nations, NATO
E. United Nations

Examine the role of A. Characterisitcs of Global De, Ocampo F., Ramos, B., Online Lecture Quiz Module
civil society Civil Societies Llonora, R., Macaraeg, A., & Online Case https://youtu.be/xj2HYFoLi90
organizations in B. Roles of Civil Societies David, M.E. (2018). Introduction Oral and written Reports
globalization. C. Different kinds of Civil to Contemporary World. St. discussion Recitation
Societies Andrew Publishing House.
Demonstrate an A. Meaning of Global De, Ocampo F., Ramos, B., Online Lecture Quiz Module Week
understanding of Development Divide and Llonora, R., Macaraeg, A., & Online Case https://youtu.be/2WQrY4xMfks 6-8
Global development Inequality David, M.E. (2018). Introduction Oral and written Reports
and inequalities B. Definition and Dimensions to Contemporary World. St. discussion Recitation
between then Global of Development Andrew Publishing House.
North and South C. Sustainable Development
Goals Chapter 12 of textbook:
D. The Global South “Locating the Global South” by
E. Causes of Global Divide Lisandro E. ClaudioConnell,
Raewyn.2007. “Dependency,
Autonomy and Culture. In
Southern Theory: The Global
Dynamics of Knowledge in
Social Science. Cambridge, UK:
Polity Press, pp. 139-163.
Midterm Examination Written Exam Week
9

Flexible Teaching and

Desired Learning Course Content/Subject Assessment of Time
Textbook/ References Learning Activities Resource Materials
Outcomes (DLOs) Matter Tasks (ATs) Table
(FTLAs)
Analyze how various Global Media Cultures De, Ocampo F., Ramos, B., Online Lecture Quiz Module Week
media drive various Llonora, R., Macaraeg, A., & Online Case 10

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forms of global David, M.E. (2018). Introduction to Oral and written Reports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN9kZOfZIVU
integration Contemporary World. St. Andrew discussion Recitation
Publishing House.

Chapter 22 of textbook:
“Globalization and the Media:
Creating the Global Village” by
Jack Lule
Explain how The Globalization of Religion De, Ocampo F., Ramos, B., Online Lecture Quiz Module Week
globalization affects Global Conflicts Llonora, R., Macaraeg, A., & Online Case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6dCxo7t_aE 11
religious practices David, M.E. (2018). Introduction to Oral and written Reports
and beliefs Contemporary World. St. Andrew discussion
Publishing House.
Chapter 10 of textbook: “Religion
and Globalization” by Victor
Roudometof
Explain the theory of Demography and Population De, Ocampo F., Ramos, B., Online Lecture Quiz Module Week
demographic Growth (Mandated Topic) Llonora, R., Macaraeg, A., & Online Case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izNasEz3U9A 12
transition asit affects David, M.E. (2018). Introduction to Oral and written Reports
global population Contemporary World. St. Andrew discussion Recitation
Publishing House.
Analyze the political, Global Migration De, Ocampo F., Ramos, B., Online Lecture Quiz Module Week
economic, cultural, Llonora, R., Macaraeg, A., & Online Case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M709qX8bgeU 13
and social factors David, M.E. (2018). Introduction to Oral and written Reports
underlying the global Contemporary World. St. Andrew discussion Recitation
movements of people Publishing House.
Analyze various Problems of Urbanization De, Ocampo F., Ramos, B., Online Lecture Quiz Module Week
problems and issues and Globalization Llonora, R., Macaraeg, A., & Online Case 14-16
related to A. Global Health Issues David, M.E. (2018). Introduction to Oral and written Reports https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXU0OeAaHn8
globalization (such as HIV –AIDS , Contemporary World. St. Andrew discussion Recitation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4H1N_yXBiA
Pandemics etc) Publishing House. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcBXmj1nMTQ
B. Sex and Gender
Discrimination
C. Climate Change
Identify the attributes Global City De, Ocampo F., Ramos, B., Online Lecture Quiz Module Week
of a global city and Global Citizenship Llonora, R., Macaraeg, A., & Online Case 17

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Analyze how cities Synthesis David, M.E. (2018). Introduction to Oral and written Reports
serve as engines of Contemporary World. St. Andrew discussion Recitation
globalization Publishing House.
Sassen, Saskia. 2005. “The Global
City: Introducing a Concept.”
Brown Journal of World Affairs
XI(2): 27-43.
Final Examination Written Exam Week
Submission of a Research paper 18

Suggested Readings Steger, Manfred B., Paul Battersby, and Joseph M. Siracusa, eds.2014.The SAGE Handbook of Globalization. Two volumes. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications.
and References Aguilar, Filomeno V. 2012. “Differentiating Sedimented from Modular Transnationalism: The View from East Asia.” Asian and Pacific Migration Journal21(2): 149–171.
Bello, Walden F. 2006. “The Multiple Crises of Global Capitalism.” In Deglobalization: Ideas for a New World Economy, pp. 1-31.Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University
Press.
Castles, Stephen. 2000. “International Migration at the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century: Global Trends and Issues.” International Social Science Journal52 (165): 269–
281.

Carter, April.2001. “Global Civil Society: Acting as Global Citizens” in The Political Theory of Global Citizenship, pp. 147-176 London: Routledge.
Connell, Raewyn.2007.“Dependency, Autonomy and Culture. In Southern Theory: The Global Dynamics of Knowledge in Social Science, pp. 139-163.Cambridge, UK: Polity
Press.
Hobsbawm, Eric J. 1996. “The Future of the State.” Development and Change 27(2): 267–278
Lee, Ronald. 2003.“The Demographic Transition: Three Centuries of Fundamental Change.” Journal of Economic Perspectives17(4): 167–190.
Lesthaeghe, Ron. 2010. “The Unfolding Story of the Second Demographic Transition.” Population and Development Review36(2): 211–251.
Livi-Bacci, Massiomo. 205. “What We Can and Cannot Learn from the History of World Population. Population Studies: A Journal of Demography69(S1): S21–S28.
Mazower, Mark. 2006. “An International Civilization? Empire, Internationalism and the Crisis of the Mid-Twentieth Century.” International Affairs 82(3): 553–566.
Michael, Philip.2009.“A Food Regime Analysis of the World Food Crisis.”Agriculture and Human Values26(4): 281-295.
Sassen, Saskia. 2005. “The Global City: Introducing a Concept.” Brown Journal of World AffairsXI(2): 27-43.
Shiraishi, Takashi.2006.“The Third Wave: Southeast Asia and Middle-Class Formation in the Making of a Region.” In Beyond Japan: The Dynamics of East Asian Regionalism,
edited by Peter Katzenstein and Takashi Shiraishi, pp. 237–271.Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press
Steger, Manfred B.2005.“Ideologies of Globalization.” Journal of Political Ideologies10(1): 11–30.
Wallerstein, Immanuel. 2004. “The Modern World-System as a Capitalist World Economy: Production, Surplus-Value, and Polarization.” In World-SystemsAnalysis: An
Introduction, pp. 23-41.Durham and London: Duke University Press.

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Course Requirements

Grading System
SUGESTTED STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Assignment, Output 20%

(Oral presentation, Reflective Writing, Online Exam, Reflective
Essay etc.)
Quizzes 25%
Attendance and Online Class Participation 15%
(Students response to teacher-posted comprehension CS 60%
questions. Students reflection on class required readings.)
Term Exam 40%
100%
Credit Grade = (Midterm Grade + Final Term Grade)/2

Policies Online/ Flexible Teaching and Learning:

1. Microsoft Teams will be used as the primary platform in every class; thus, all students are advised to download and install the aforementioned application. Just go to
office.com. and login using your @student.tsu.edu.ph account, choose Teams from the list of applications, from there your enrolled subjects will appear;
2. To uphold delivery of quality instruction, the class may also use added online platforms and applications like Zoom Cloud Meeting, FB Messenger, Viber, WhatsApp
and the like.
3. No Special Examination will be administered unless an excuse letter from parent/ guardian or medical certificate noted by the guidance counsellor and class adviser is
presented
4. Attendance will be checked every meeting. A student must complete 85% of the session in order for him/her be given credit for attendance.
5. Assignments are to be submitted on time. Failure to submit assignments is equivalent to a grade of 5.0.

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Course Title: AY/Term of Effectivity: Prepared by: Reviewed by:

DR. RAFFY S. AGANON

Chairperson
Social Science 1D AY: 2020-2021 DR. MARIA ELENA D. DAVID
Contemporary World FIRST SEMESTER General Education Department Recommending Approval:
College of Arts and Social Sciences
DR. ALOYSIUS T. MADRIAGA
Dean

Approved:

DR. ERWIN P. LACANLALE

Vice President for Academic Affairs

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