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This document outlines the syllabus for a course on the contemporary world, which examines globalization using social sciences and provides an overview of debates on global governance, development, and sustainability. The course requirements include quizzes, activities, and exams, and the grading will be based on quizzes, activities, and exams. The course outline covers topics such as the structures and regions of globalization, global population and mobility, and sustainable development.

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Week 1-SSP 113

This document outlines the syllabus for a course on the contemporary world, which examines globalization using social sciences and provides an overview of debates on global governance, development, and sustainability. The course requirements include quizzes, activities, and exams, and the grading will be based on quizzes, activities, and exams. The course outline covers topics such as the structures and regions of globalization, global population and mobility, and sustainable development.

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THE CONTEMPORARY

WORLD

SSP 113
JAN LESTER DEMAALA
SSP 112: The Contemporary World
Professor, Social Science
CLASS RULES
FOCUS ON CLASS
ATTENDANCE

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REQUIREMENTS

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THE
CONTEMPORARY
WORLD
LISANDRO E. CLAUDIO
PATRICIO N. ABINALES
THE CONTEMPORARY
WORLD SSP 113

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 inteconnectedness 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 studentto the world outside the Philippines, it seeks
to inculcate a sense of global citizenship and global ethnic responsibility.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: GRADE ASSESSMENT:

1. Regular Quizzes 60% QUIZ, ACTIVITY, ETC.


2. Activities 40% EXAM
3. Midterm Exams
4. Final Exams
COURSE OUTLINE
I. Introduction to Globalization
II. The Structures of Globalization
i. The Global Economy
ii. Market Integration
iii. The Global Interstate System
iv. Contemporary Global Governance
III. A World of Regions
i. Global Divides: The North and the South
ii. Asian Regionalism
IV. Global Population and Mobility
i. Global Media Cultures
ii. The Globalization of Religion
COURSE OUTLINE
V. Global Population and Mobility
i. - The Global City
ii. - Global Demography
iii. - Global Migration
VI. Towards a Sustainable World
i. Sustainable Development
ii. Global Food Security
ACTIVITY I
self-introduction
create a video using tiktok or any other
platforms you find convenient. Content
should be about introducing yourself. Be
creative and fun!
October 12, 2020
READING ASSIGNMENT:
LESSON I: What is Globalization?

ASSIGNMENT:
1. How have you experienced globalization?
2. Why is it crucial to emphasize that globalization
is uneven?
3. What is the difference between globalization
and globalism?

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