the contemporary world OBE course syllabus.docx

The contemporary world course syllabus

1. SOUTHWESTERN INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Panggulayan, Pinamalayan Oriental Mindoro


OBE SYLLABUS
VISION
We envision SIBTECH be the premier learning institution in the field of business and technology, anchored on its innovative ideals, global competitiveness and technological
advancement.


MISSION
Guided by its vision, we provide responsive and relevant academic programs that can serve as a guide and model for educational institutions. We develop research capabilities
through the establishment and maintenance of research laboratories that will generate new and innovative knowledge. We hone continuously the capability and capacity of its
faculty and staff by developing programs that will harness and consolidate all resources to firm up its commitment as a center of excellence.


CORE VALUES
PROFESSIONALISM, ACCOUNTABILITY, DISCIPLINE, HUMILITY

COURSE TITLE: The Contemporary World (General Education)
COURSE CODE: GE 107

CREDIT UNITS: 3 Units
PREREQUISITIES: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the multifaceted phenomenon of globalization. Using the various disciplines if 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.

2. COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
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. Analyze the issues confronting the nation-state
5. Assess the effects of globalization on different social units and their responses.




COURSE OUTLINE
Week Course Outcomes Topics Teaching / Learning Activities Assessment





WEEK 1

At the end of the unit the learners
must have
 Identify the different
definition of Globalization.
 Relate globalization and
contemporary world
 Discuss the concept and
ideas associated with
globalization



Introduction:
 The contemporary world
 Globalization in the contemporary
world
 Concept and ideas associated with
globalization


Concept map
Collaborative discussion
Group activities /reports


LET like Quiz
Group presentation
Hand outs

3. Week 2
 Assess the different
metaphors being used to
describe globalization
process.
 Differentiate the competing
conceptions of globalization
 Discuss the four main
dimensions of globalization


Introduction on the Study of
Globalization

KWL Chart
Group Activity / group reports

LET like Quiz
Group presentation
Hand outs


Week 3



 Define economic
globalization
 Identify the actors that
facilitate economic
globalization
 Articulate a stance on global
economic integration
The Global Economy
 Economic Globalization and
Global Trade
 Actors that facilitate economic
globalization


Collaborative discussion
Group work /reports
Debate
Let like quiz
Debate
Group Performance

4. Week 4  Identify the role of
international
financial institution
in the creation of
global economy
Market integration CLASS discussion
GROUP ACTIVITY
Let like test
Group performance
WEEKK 5  Identify the attributes of
global corporation


 Attributes of global corporation
 FOUR DIMENTION OF
CORPORATE GLOBALITY
CLASS DISCUSSION
Group activity – Reaction paper
Let like test
Group reports

5. WEEK 6



PRELIM





PERIODICAL HANDOUTS
WEEK 7  Differentiate interstate
,intersocietal and
interpersonal relations from
each other
 Explain yhe effects of
globalization on government
Global Interstate System
 Interstate system
 The effects of globalization on
government

Group work -KWL Chart
CLASS DISCUSSION
Group activity – ESSAY
LET Like test
Group performance/REPORTS
ESSAY
HANDOUTS

6. WEEK 8  Identify the institutions that
govern international relation
 Differentiate
internationalism from
globalism
Institutions that govern international
relation
Class discussion
INDIVIDUAL essay writing

Essay
Let like quiz
HANDOUTS



WEEK9
 Discuss the different
definition of global
governance
 Identify the roles and
function of the United
Nations
 Contemporary global
governance
 The roles and function of the
united nation
Class discussion
Group activity -drawing
Group presentation
Essay
HANDOUTS

7. WEEK 10
 relevance of the state amid
globalization
 Challenges of global
governance in the 21
st
century
 The relevance of the state amid
globalization
Class discussion

quiz
HANDOUTS


Week 11

 Explain the role of the media
in globalization
 Discuss the role of the media
in globalization



A world of Ideas:
Global Media Culture






Collaborative DISCUSSION
Debate: Positive side
Negative side
quiz
Group Performance
Handouts

8. Week 12


 Discuss the globalization of
culture
 Analyze the relation of
technology to religion


Globalization of Religion








Collaborative discussion
Individual essay writing

Essay
Handouts
Recitation
quiz


WEEK 13


MIDTERM



PERIODICAL HAND OUTS




Week 14




 Discuss the role of global
cities
 Identify the factors that
makes a city sustainable
 Differentiate the importance
of cities and states



Global demography
CLASS DISCUSSION
Group work -debate
Concept Map

Group Performance
essay
HANDOUTS

Week 15


 Identify the reasons why
people Migrate
 Distinguish the pull factor
from push factor
Global Migration


Class discussion
Group work – factors affect migration





Let like quiz
Recitation

9. Week 16
 Discuss the importance of
sustainable development

Towards a sustainable world
 Sustainable development

CLASS DISCUSSION
Group work


Let like test
essay
Group Performance

Week17
 Identify the crucial
challenges to global food
security .


 Global food security

CLASS DISCUSSION

ESSAY
Quiz
Recitation

Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION

SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES
A. Textbook: THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
OTHER REFERENCES:
B. Electronic: https://ched.gov.ph
https://www.slideshare.net
https://www.thefreedictionary
https://www.freeman-pedia.com
C. Films: “The Corporation” directed by Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott
“Price of Sugar” directed by Bill Haney

10. “The Rise of ISIS”, PBS Frontline (http://www>pbs>org/wgnh/frontline/film/rise-of-isis/)
COURSE POLICIES:
1. A student will be dropped from the class if his or her absences exceeded 20% of the total class hours.
2. A student will be marked late if he or she comes late for 15 minutes.
3. Three incidences of tardiness will be equivalent to one absence.
4. Use of any gadgets in the class is prohibited unless required by the instructor.
5. Submission of written outputs should only be made on or before the deadline.
6. Academic dishonesty like cheating in any examination, plagiarism and the like will be penalized as stipulated in the SIBTECH Student Handbook.
NOTE:
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
- HANDOUTS
- Film showing
- POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
- INTERVIEW
- GroupACTIVITY

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Ms.Marybeth R. Marciano __Tessie P. Bacus___ Tessie P. Bacus___
Teacher Coordinator Dean of Instruction