INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

First Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024

SYLLABUS IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

I. VISION : We shall be the premier academic community through quality education and training.

II. MISSION : We provide holistic, responsive, and globally recognized academic and training programs.

III. GOALS

1. To provide quality education by promoting academic excellence at all levels.

2. To maintain partnership with other academic institutions and organizations thereby forming alliances with the industry to promote global competitiveness.
3. To create a strong research culture among all levels of the institution.
4. To exercise sound socio-civic practices.

IV. PROGRAM SPECIALIZATION OUTCOMES:

A. Institute of Teacher Education
1. Articulate and discuss the latest techniques in teaching.
2. Effectively educate students by using modern technologies.
3. Work effectively and independently by the help of computers
4. To give students a quality education.

B. Bachelor of Secondary Education

V. COURSE CODE : GE3

VI. COURSE TITLE : The Contemporary World

VII. COURSE DESCRIPTION : This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the multifaceted phenomenon of globalization. Using the
various disciplines of 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.

VIII. COURSE OBJECTIVES :

At the end of the course the students should be able to:

A. Competencies
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. 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 citations on a topic related to globalization
C. Values
1. Articulate personal positions on various global issues
2. Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship
Course Outline:
Weeks 1-2 Introduction to Globalization
- Defining globalization
Weeks 3-5: The Structures of Globalization
- The Global Economy
- Market Integration
- The Global Interstate System
- Contemporary Global Governance
Weeks 6-8: A World of Regions
- Global Divides: The North and the South
- Asian Regionalism
Week 9: Midterm
Weeks 10-11: A World of Ideas
- Global Media Cultures
- The Globalization of Religion
Weeks 12-14: Global Population and Mobility
- The Global City
- Global Demography
- Global Migration
Weeks 15-16: Towards a Sustainable World
- Sustainable Development
- Global Food Security
Weeks 17-18: Conclusion
- Global Citizenship

IX. COURSE CONTENT

DESIRED STUDENT COURSE INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY EVIDENCE OF PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REMARKS

LEARNING OUTCOME CONTENT/DURATIO
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Weeks 1-2: Introduction
- Introduce self to Course overview Classroom sharing (Introductions)
classmates and teachers
- List expectations for the Classroom policies Lecture
course
- Recall course rules Personal concept map of globalization:
- Write a personal Students will engage in a free
definition of globalization association exercise of ideas they
based on a concept map associate with “globalization.” Based
on the concepts they list, they will
synthesize a personal definition of the
concept.
- Differentiate the Introduction to the Lecture LCD Projector Quiz on the reading
competing conceptions Study of materials
of globalization Globalization News report critique:
- Identify the underlying Students will find and read three Recitation
philosophies of the newspaper op-eds (local or
varying definitions of international) discussing globalization.
globalization Before class, they will write 50-word
- Agree on a working summaries of each op-ed, identifying
definition of globalization what the underlying definitions of
for the globalization the op-ed writers use.
course

Weeks 3-5:The Structures of Globalization

- Define economic The Global Economy Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the reading
globalization materials

- Identify the actors Debate: The students will debate the

that facilitate motion “That global free trade has done Recitation
economic more harm than good.”
globalization Define the
- modern world system
Articulate a stance on
- global economic integration
 - Explain the role of Market Integration Lecture/discussion Quiz on the reading
international financial materials
institutions in the Film viewing and discussion
creation of a global Recitation
economy
- Narrate a short history of
global market integration in
the twentieth century
Identify the attributes of
- global corporations

- Explain the effects of The Global Lecture/discussion Quiz on the reading

globalization on Interstate System materials
governments
- Identify the institutions Recitation
that govern international
relations Differentiate
internationalism from
- globalism

- Identify the roles and Contemporary Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the reading

functions of the United Global materials

Nations Governance
- Identify the challenges of Recitation
global governance in the
twenty-first century
- Explain the relevance of the
state amid globalization

Weeks 6-8:A World of Regions

 - Define the term “Global Global Divides: Lecture/discussion Quiz on the reading
South” The North and the materials
- Differentiate the Global South (focus on Group report
South from the Third World Latin America) Graded Group
- Analyze how a new Report: Students will form
conception of global groups of 3-5. Each group
relations emerged from the will be assigned a Latin
experiences of Latin American country to report
American on. These groups will
countries deliver 10minute
presentations on the
contemporary
foreign and economic
policies of their respective
countries.

- Differentiate between Asian regionalism Lecture Discussion Quiz on the reading

regionalization and materials
globalization Group Report
- Identify the factors Graded Group
leading to a greater Report: Students will form
integration of the groups of 3-5. Each group
Asian region will be

- Analyze how different assigned an Asian country

Asian states confront the to research and report on.
challenges of globalization These groups will deliver
and regionalization 10minute presentations on
the contemporary
foreign and economic
policies of their respective
countries.

Week 9: Midterm
 - Synthesize knowledge Synthesis Midterm essay Midterm essay: Students
concerning will be asked to write
globalization 2,000word essays
answering one of these two
questions:

1. How do we make
globalization more just?
2. How is the state
affected by
globalization? How is
the nation affected by
globalization? Do these
institutions/conce pts
remain relevant?
Why/why not?

Weeks 10-11: A World of Ideas

- Analyze how various Global Media Cultures Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the reading
media drive various forms of materials
global Group Report
 - integration Graded Group
Explain the dynamic Report: Students will form
between local and global groups of 3-5. Each group
cultural production will be asked to pick an
Asian musical act that
became internationally
famous. In their group
report, they must answer
the following questions:
1. Where did the
musical act/artist
originate?
2. In which countries
did the artist become
famous?
3. How did the artist
become famous?
4. Why do you think
the artist became
famous?

- Explain how globalization The Globalization of Lecture/discussion Think, Pair, Share Quiz on the reading
affects religious practices Religion materials
and beliefs Analyze the Discussion of film The instructor asks the students to find a partner
relationship between before a question is raised. Recitation
- religion and global conflict
and, conversely, global
peace

Weeks 12-14: Global Population and Mobility

- Identify the attributes of a The Global City Lecture/discussion Quiz on the reading
global city materials
- Analyze how cities serve as Group report
engines of globalization Graded Group
Report: Students will form
groups of 3-5. Each group
will be assigned a global
city to discuss and
research on. Their reports
should answer the following
questions:
1. How would you
describe your city?
2. What is your city
known for?
3. What makes your
city a global city?

- Explain the theory of Mandated topic: Global Lecture/discussion All Write Round Robin Quiz on the reading
demographic Demography materials
transition as it affects Students form groups. Each member of the group
global population responds orally to the task. Short research paper to
discuss the topic: Has the
Philippines undergone the
demographic transition?
Why or why not?

A Journal of Demography 69(S1): S21– S28.

- Analyze the political, Global Migration Lecture/discussion Quiz on the reading
economic, cultural, and materials
social factors underlying the OFW Interview: Each student will be asked
global movements of people to interview a former or a current OFW Recitation
- Display first-hand (face-to-face or online).In class they will
knowledge of the share what they learned from these
experiences of OFWs interviews about transnationalism and the
factors that affect global migrations.

- Write a research paper Research Mini-lecture on citation methods for

proposal with Proposal Writing research papers
proper citation
- Critique research Research Proposal for final research paper: Students
proposals of classmates Proposal Critique will begin writing a 500word proposal for
their final research paper.

Pair discussion: Students will pair off and

critique each other‟s research proposals.

Week 15-16: Towards a Sustainable World

- Differentiate stability Sustainable Lecture/discussion Quiz on the reading
from sustainability Development/ materials
- Articulate models of 1.3 The instructor corrected the misconceptions
global sustainable Recitation
development of the students about the problem they tackled.

- Define global food Global Food Security Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the reading
security materials
 - Critique existing models of Film Viewing 1.1 Submission of five main thoughts of
global food security Recitation
the topic given with explanation.

Week 17-18: Conclusion

- Articulate a personal Global Citizenship Lecture/discussion Quiz on the reading
definition of global 1.1 Submission of five main thoughts of the topic materials
citizenship Personal concept map of global given with explanation
- Appreciate the ethical citizenship: Recitation
obligations of global Students will engage in a free association
citizenship exercise of ideas they associate with
“global citizenship.” Based on this, they will
synthesize a personal definition of the
concept. Afterwards, they will list the
obligations of a global citizen.

- Write a research paper Research paper writing Independent research and writing Students will spend the final
on a topic related to 1.1 Submission of five main thoughts of the topic week completing their
globalization, with proper research papers.
citation
given with explanation

X. COURSE REFERENCES
 Alex V.Abelos :The Contemporary World ( 2020 edition) Mutya Publishing House Inc.
Jaime Gutierez ( 2018 Editon) The Contemporary World: MINSAHPERS CO.INC.
LizandroE,Claudio/Patricio M.Abiles,The Contemporary World 2nd Edition ; C & E Publishing Inc. Copy right 2022
Mark Adrian B.Trinidad :(2019 Edition)The Contemporary World;Mutya Publishing House Inc.
Anna Theresa M. Amarille: The Contemporary World(2018) Mutya Publishing House Inc.

HTTPS://CHED.GOV.PH/WP-CONTENT/UPLOADS/2019/PRESS-STATEMENT-STATEMENT-OF-THE-COMMISSION-ON-HIGHER-EDUCATION-ON-FILIPINO-AND-THE-REVISED-
GENERAL-EDUCATION-CURRICULUM-CMO-NO.-20-S.-2013.PDF

XI. PERFORMANCE INDICATOR AND EVIDENCES OF PERFORMANCE

FIRST 2 COLUMNS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM PART IX, THE COURSE CONTENT. PLEASE DECIDE ON THE THIRD COLUMN. ACCOMPLISH FROM PRELIMS TO FINALS. HERE IS A
SAMPLE.
Course Performance Indicators Evidences of Performance Performance Standard
Describe the scope of science, explain the composition Submission of five main thoughts of the topic given.
of the earth’s system, and discuss theories of life. Criteria:
60% - Qualitative Output
Analyze environmental issues that affects man and Submission of five main thoughts in a given topic. 35% - Quantitative Output
compile ways to preserve Mother Earth. 5% - Time of Submission

Enumerate and explain scientific method. Analysis and Interpretation on the concepts/ideas
learned by the students
XII. GRADING SYSTEM

PRELIM GRADING PERIOD = CLASS STANDING (60%) + MAJOR EXAMINATION (40%)

MIDTERM GRADING PERIOD = CLASS STANDING (60%) + MAJOR EXAMINATION (40%)

FINAL GRADING PERIOD = CLASS STANDING (40%) + MAJOR EXAMINATION (60%)

FINAL GRADE = PRELIM GRADE + MIDTERM GRADE + FINAL GRADE

XIII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Pls. indicate what you will require from the students for them to pass the course, from Prelims to Finals. Include educational trips and the
like, if required.

XIV. COURSE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES: HERE IS A SAMPLE. YOU CAN PROVIDE YOUR OWN HOUSE RULES.

Provision for consultation: Discussions/interactions will be using _______, forming yahoo groups/ facebook groups, communicating thru mobile phone, sending emails.

Please refer to the Student Handbook.

1. Students should log-in to the virtual classroom at least once a week, participate in the discussion, and answer the discussion questions. Failure to do those in 3 weeks will
mean dropping from the course.

2. Requirements such as assignments/projects should be submitted/posted on or before the given deadline.

3. Coordinate with the professor, using various modes given on concerns/problems regarding the requirements.
4. Non-submission of requirements will be incomplete from the course.
XV. CONSULTATION HOURS (PLS INDICATE YOUR CONSULTATION HOURS, WE’LL HAVE ONLINE CONSULTATION FOR NOW – GROUP CHAT, EMAIL AND OTHERS)

Days Time Room

MON-WED 9:00AM-12:00 PM ITED FACULTY

Prepared by: Reviewed and Checked by: Approved by:

MR. MARCO T. SANTOS, LPT MR. FARRADAY D. VALENTON, LPT, MASPEd, MAEd MR. BEEJAY A. SEBASTIAN
Instructor OIC-DEAN ITED Academic Director
ESSAY RUBRICS

The instructor will assess the learner’s competency and proficiency in the lesson/topic. The learners are graded for their answers according with the use of rubric below.

Learning Outcome
Assessment Criteria Discuss or answer the following questions

Performance Standards Organization Comprehension Conciseness Fluency Clarity

The articulation is
The information is in Full knowledge by answering All terms and provision
strong and the delivery Clear discussion about
logical and interesting the question with good presented are concise in
Discussion on the of all terms are correct the topic.
sequence. elaboration. the specific question.
different topics based on and precise.
the question. Yes = 30% Yes = 20% Yes = 20% Yes = 20% Yes = 10%
Fair = 15% Fair = 10% Fair = 10% Fair = 10% Fair = 05%
No = 0% No = 0% No = 0% No = 0% No = 0%
Rating:
TOTAL SCORE:
Total number of points / total number of items x 100
LEGEND:
1.0 90-100% Excellent
1.5 80-89% Very Good
2.0 70-79% Good
2.5 60-69% Satisfactory
3.0 50-59% Pass
5.0 0-49% Fail

Prepared by:
Mr. Marco T. Santos, LPT
Instructor