College of Arts and Sciences Education

GE 3 Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : GE 3
2. Course Name : The Contemporary World
3. Course Description : This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the
multifaceted phenomenon of globalization. Using the various disciplines of social sciences, it examines
the economic, social, political, technological and other transformation that have created an increasing
awareness of the disconnectedness 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.
4. Pre-requisite : None
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 3.0 units
7. Class Schedule : 5 hours per week

8. General Education Student Outcomes (SOs)

At the end of the undergraduate program, the students are expected to:
Exhibit proficient and effective communications;
SO1
Demonstrate critical, analytical and creative values;
SO2*
Rationally evaluate Filipino historical and cultural values;
SO3
. Personally and meaningfully assess contemporary social issues;
SO4*
Manifest the ability to appreciate artistic beauty through objective evaluation of works of art; and
SO5
. Rationally evaluate moral norms / imperatives as they affect individuals and society.
SO6
Note: * SO being addressed in this course

9. Course Outcomes (COs) of GE 3 and their links to the General Education SOs General Education SOs

1 2 3 4 5 6

Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to:

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1. Discuss the emergence of global economic, political, social and cultural systems.

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2. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines in the contemporary world
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3. Discuss social issues related to globalization.
Legend: I = Introduce- present the information

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E = Enable- supply the means of knowledge

D = Demonstrate- apply the gained knowledge

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Vision,Mission,Values and
General Education
Educational Philosophy
Student Outcomes
Course Outcomes

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10. CO and Assessment Task Alignment

Course Outcomes Assessment Task
Theory-based Assessment Coverage
Schedule
1. Discuss the issues on global economic, political, Multiple Choice 1st exam Unit 1
social and cultural systems. Questions

2. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and Multiple Choice 2nd exam Unit 2
the Philippines in the contemporary setting. Questions
Multiple Choice 3rd exam Unit 3
Questions
3. Discuss social issues related to globalization. Research Paper 4th exam Unit 4

11. Assessment Task Details (Theory-based)

Assessmen
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First Exam Unit 1 Multiple You are expected to describe the emergence of global economy, global
Choice politics and social and cultural systems; and demonstrate deep
Questions knowledge on the structures of globalization. You are to define and
understand the concepts of global economy, market integration, global
interstate system and contemporary global governance.
Second Unit 2 Multiple You are expected to analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the
Exam Choice Philippines in the contemporary setting; and demonstrate profound
Questions knowledge on the world of regions encompassing the North and the
South. You are to understand the functions and purpose of
International Organizations, specifically the United Nations. You are also
to analyze the different ideas on global media cultures and the
globalization of religion, and its effect to the global community.
Third Exam Unit 3 Multiple You are expected to identify global concerns in the contemporary
Choice setting and demonstrate profound knowledge on global issues and
Questions concerns such as the global population, global citizenship, global
migration and environmental crisis and development.
Final Exam All topics Multiple You are expected to write a research paper on a topic related to the
discussed Choice issues in globalization and integrate the different topics on
globalization. You are then expected to present this paper together with
their realizations on their concern topics and its relevance to the
contemporary world.

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12.
Course Outline and Time Frame
TIME
TOPICS FOR FIRST
FRAM TLA Required Readings
EXAMINATION
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Week VMV, school and classroom Discussion of Mah-Hui, Lim, and Siam-Heng, Michael
s 1- policies University Heng. COVID-19 and the Structural
3 Discussion of course syllabus VMV Crises of Our Time, ISEAS - Yusof Ishak
Course requirement Institute, 2021. ProQuest Ebook Central,
Lecture/ https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uni
Structures of Globalization Discussion ofmindanao-ebooks/detail.action?
• Definition and docID=6893964.
concepts Group dynamics/
• The Global Economy presentations
• Market Integration Private Metropolis : The Eclipse of Local
• The Global Structured
Democratic Governance, edited by Dennis R.
Interstate System Learning
Judd, et al., University of Minnesota Press,
• Contemporary Exercises using 2021. ProQuest Ebook Central,
Global Governance BBL https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uniofmin
danao-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6632598.
TOPICS FOR SECOND EXAMINATION Pair Learning at
BBL
Week A World
s 4- of The Handbook of Global Trade Policy,
View the Video
6 Regio clips posted at edited by Andreas Klasen, John Wiley &
ns • BBL Sons, Incorporated, 2020. ProQuest
Ebook Central,
Globa https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uni
Group
l Work/Concept ofmindanao-ebooks/detail.action?
Divide docID=5988978.
Analysis
s:
• The North and the Team-based Valis, Noel. Lorca after Life : Religion
South Learning and the Imagination in Modern Spanish
• Asian Regionalism
Narrative, Yale University Press,
A World of Ideas Case Study 2022. ProQuest Ebook Central,
• Global Media Analysis using https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uni
Cultures BBL
ofmindanao-ebooks/detail.action?
• The Globalization of
Religion docID=3421164.
Opinion
Response
TOPICS FOR THIRD EXAMINATION
Week Global Population and
s 7- Mobility Class discussion Duffy, Rosaleen. Security and
• The Global City Conservation : The Politics of the Illegal
9
• Global Demography Wildlife Trade, Yale University Press,
2022. ProQuest Ebook Central,
• Global Migration
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uni

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Towards Sustainable World ofmindanao-ebooks/detail.action?

• Sustainable docID=3420836.
Development
• Global Food
Security Hickson, Robin J., and L. Owen
Terry. Project Management for Mining :
TOPICS FOR FINAL EXAMINATION Handbook for Delivering Project Success,
Week Global Issues and Concerns Society for Mining, Metallurgy &
10 • Global Citizenship Exploration, Incorporated,
• Persons with 2022. ProQuest Ebook Central,
Disabilities (PWD) https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uni
• Persons living with ofmindanao-ebooks/detail.action?
HIV AIDS docID=6828315.
(PLHIV-AIDS)
• Indigenous People Technological Addictions, edited by
• Drug Addiction Petros Levounis, and James Sherer,
• Gender Issues and American Psychiatric Association
Development Publishing, 2021. ProQuest Ebook
Central,
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uni
ofmindanao-ebooks/detail.action?
docID=6688783.

13. Textbook: Claudio L. & Abinales P. (2018) The contemporary world. C&E Publishing Inc.

14. Other References:

1.John Jamir Benzon, R. A., Callueng, C., Antazo, B. G., & Ballada, C. J. A. (2022). The mediating
role of psychological distress on the link between socio ‐ecological factors and quality of life of
filipino adults during COVID‐19 crisis. Journal of Community Psychology, 50(2), 712-726.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22668

2.CSG-Ed team. 2021. Global issues. SIGCAS Comput. Soc. 49, 2 (September 2020), 9.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1145/3447903.3447906

3.Edited by Morten, Kjaerum, Martha F. Davis, and Amanda Lyons 2021). Covid-19 and Human
Rights. Routledge

4.Peter J. Philips and Gabriela Pohl, 2021. Behavioral Economics and terrorism: Law enforcement
and pattern of Behavior. Routledge.

5.Shambhu Ram Simkhada,2021. Human rights, human wrong: In scale of human conscience. KW
Publisher

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15. Policies and guidelines

a. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.
b. A validated student identification card must always by worn be all students while attending classes.
c. Cheating is strictly prohibited. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly. Honesty is
called for at all times.
d. Valid examination permits are necessary in taking the examinations as scheduled. CELLULAR
PHONES or any ELECTRONIC GADGETS are NOT allowed during EXAMINATIONS.
e. Base-15 grading policy should be observed. Students who obtained failing scores in major exams
are recommended to attend the tutorial class.

16. COURSE EVALUATION

Assessment Methods
Weights
EXAMINATIONS
A. Exams 1 – 3 30%
- Multiple Choices Questions
B. Final Exam
- Multiple Choices Questions 40%
CLASS PARTICIPATION
C. Quizzes, Assignment and Participation 10%
D. Research, Projects and Requirements 20%

Total 100%

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

GIOVANNI M. UDTOHAN, MAT HELEN Q. OMBLERO, DSD

Cluster Head Head, Social Sciences Discipline

JACKSON A. SISON, MPA

Faculty

BARTOLOME CABAHUG, MAT

Faculty

REY B. ATACADOR, MA-PHILO

Faculty

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References reviewed by: Recommending approval:

BRIGIDA E. BACANI, MAED KHRISTINE MARIE D. CONCEPCION, Ph.D

Head, LIC Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Education

Approved by:

PEDRITO M. CASTILLO II, EdD

VP-IPAC

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