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I. Course Name: The Contemporary World II. Course Code: A8 III. Course Description

This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining globalization from various perspectives in the social sciences. It provides an overview of debates around global governance, development, and sustainability. The course seeks to foster an understanding of interconnectedness globally and a sense of global citizenship. Students will learn to distinguish interpretations of globalization, describe emerging global systems, and analyze drivers and effects of globalization on societies.

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I. Course Name: The Contemporary World II. Course Code: A8 III. Course Description

This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining globalization from various perspectives in the social sciences. It provides an overview of debates around global governance, development, and sustainability. The course seeks to foster an understanding of interconnectedness globally and a sense of global citizenship. Students will learn to distinguish interpretations of globalization, describe emerging global systems, and analyze drivers and effects of globalization on societies.

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Course Name: The Contemporary World

II. Course Code: A8

III. Course Description:

This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the multi-faceted
phenomenon of globalization. Using the various disciplines of 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 of global governance, development and sustainability. Beyond exposing
the students to the world outside the Philippines, it seeks to inculcate the sense of global citizenship and
global ethical responsibility.

This course includes mandatory topics on population education in the context population and
demography.

IV. Course Credit: 3 units

V. Contact Hours: 3 hours every week for 18 weeks or 54 hours in a semester

VI. Prerequisite: None

VII. Expected Outcomes/Objectives:

At the end of this course the students will be able to:

A. Competencies

1. Distinguish different interpretations of and approaches of 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

B. 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 research paper with proper citation on a topic related to globalization

C. Values

1. Articulate personal positions on various global issues


2. Identify the ethical implication of global citizenship

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