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Contemporary World (Outcome-Based Module) Introduction To Globalization General Objective

This module introduces students to the concept of globalization through analyzing its drivers, emergence of global systems, and competing definitions. Students will learn about political, economic, cultural and communication aspects of globalization. They will also reflect on a personal experience with globalization and consider whether societies are becoming more similar or different in the current era. The module aims to provide an unbiased overview of globalization and have students come to their own understanding of its meaning.

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Contemporary World (Outcome-Based Module) Introduction To Globalization General Objective

This module introduces students to the concept of globalization through analyzing its drivers, emergence of global systems, and competing definitions. Students will learn about political, economic, cultural and communication aspects of globalization. They will also reflect on a personal experience with globalization and consider whether societies are becoming more similar or different in the current era. The module aims to provide an unbiased overview of globalization and have students come to their own understanding of its meaning.

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CONTEMPORARY WORLD

(OUTCOME-BASED MODULE)

MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION

GENERAL OBJECTIVE:

This module introduces the learners to the concepts and various definitions of globalization as a process,
condition and ideology. It also exposes the learners to the academic and non-biased definition of globalization based on
political scientists, economists, culture and communication experts.

This lesson will first trace the emergence of these institutions historically. It will then move on to explain how
they affect the countries and people today.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of this module, the students are expected to:

1. Analyze the various contemporary drivers of globalization


2. Describe the emergence of global economic and political systems
3. Agree on a working definition of globalization
4. Differentiate the competing conceptions of globalization
5. Narrate a personal experience of globalization

TOPIC: What is Globalization?


LEARNING EXPERIENCES:

Take Note: Make sure that you are the one who will make an effort in answering the following activities. If I found out
that you are not the one who supplied the needed answers and you tried to copy the work of your classmates, your
scores will not be recorded. Follow and read the instructions carefully. Be HONEST and be RESPONSIBLE.

A. Instructions: Write agree if you think the statement is correct; otherwise, write disagree.

_______1. Globalization is I and the world.


_______2. The world that we live in now is the product of globalization in the past.
_______3. The United Nations is a global government.
_______4. The Association of Southeast Asia Nation (ASEAN) is a product of globalization.
_______5. Globalization is a system of ideas, beliefs, norms, values, and ideals that are accepted as truth by
some groups of people.

B. Instructions: Answer the following questions:

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using (a) broad and inclusive definitions and (b) narrow and
exclusive definitions of globalization:
2. What do you think is the importance of defining globalization?
3. Do you agree with the idea that the contemporary world is characterized by high liquidity? Explain.
4. How have you experienced globalization?
5. Why it is crucial to emphasize that globalization is uneven?
6. What is the difference between globalization and globalism?
7. Are societies in the world becoming more similar (homogenous) or more different (heterogenous)?
8. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of homogenization of culture? How about
heterogenization?
9. Which of the aforementioned views on the history of globalization you find most appealing? Explain.
10. What do you think the effect of a high dependency ratio in developed countries? In developing countries?
11. Is the heightened flow of people a unique feature of the current global era?
12. Has globalization facilitated or obstructed greater labor migration?
ASSESSMENT:

C. The World Made Closer

Instructions: You are to see actual application of globalization on the different aspects of daily life such as
politics, music, sports, film, celebrity, and disaster.

1. Answer the following questions:

a. Enumerate at least three of the most recent songs you have listened. Where did they originate? Identify
the nationality of the writer and /or artist for each music
b. What gadgets or devices do you usually use to listen to music?Where were these gadgets or devices
made? Where is the company based?
c. How did you access this music? Did you purchase them online or listen to them through YouTube,
Spotify, and other music channels?

2. Using the visual representation, create your generalizations and discuss: What is globalization? How would
you define globalization?

3. What metaphors are you going to use in order to improve your own definition of globalization? Enumerate
at least three and explain one of them.

REFERENCES:

 Tumuroh C. Brazalote, Ryan M. Leonardo. The Contemporary World. C & E Publishing, Inc., 2019
 Lisandro E. Claudio, Patricio N. Abinales. The Contemporary World. C & E Publishing, Inc., 2018

Prepared by:

ROCHELLE M. BACONG, LPT


Instructor

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”


Philippians 4:13

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