REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
BALAGTAS TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
(CASTRO CAMPUS)
BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE EXTENSION PROGRAM
Pulong Gubat, Balagtas, Bulacan
Second Semester, A.Y 2024-2025
COURSE OUTLINE IN
SOCSCI100 THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
I. Instructor: JEFFREY B. REYES
II. Schedule: Every Monday (5:00 – 8:00 PM)
III. Subject Code: SOCSCI100
IV. Course Title: The Contemporary World
V. Unit: 3
VI. Pre-requisite: None
VII. Time Allotment: 3 hours a week
VIII. 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.
IX. COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, 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
X. COURSE OUTLINE:
1. Chapter 1: Defining Globalization
2. Chapter 2: The Global Economy
3. Chapter 3: Market Integration
4. Chapter 4: The Global Interstate System
THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
LEARNING PLAN
TIME FRAME Course Content Methodology
(in weeks)
Week 1 Chapter 1: Defining Globalization Lecture: The task of defining globalization,
• The task of defining metaphors of globalization and globalization
globalization theories.
• Metaphors of globalization
• Globalization theories Class Activity No. 1: The world made closer.
The actual application of globalization on the
different aspects of daily life such as politics, music,
sports, film, celebrity and disaster.
Quiz no.1
Week 2 Chapter 1: Defining Globalization Lecture: Dynamics of local and global culture, the
• Dynamics of local and globalization of religion and globalization and
global culture regionalization.
• The globalization of
religion Class Activity No. 2: What do writers think about
• Globalization and globalization?
regionalization In this activity, look for and read three newspaper
opinion editorials discussing globalization. Write a
100 word summary about the three newspaper
editorials.
Quiz no.2
Week 3-4 Chapter 1: Defining Globalization Lecture: Origins and history of globalization, global
• Origins and history of demography and global migration.
globalization
• Global demography Class Activity No. 3: Ang mundo sa mata ng isang
• Global migration OFW.
Find a former or a current OFW to be interviewed
and use the following guide questions. Share to the
class the results of your interview and your personal
insights about your respondent’s experience.
Quiz no.3
Week 5-6 Chapter 2: The Global Economy Lecture: Economic globalization and global trade
• Economic globalization and and economic globalization and sustainable
global trade development.
• Economic globalization and
sustainable development Class Activity No. 4: Follow the product.
Divide the class into seven groups. Each group will
be assigned to any one of the following products
being sold in the Philippines.
Quiz no.4
Week 7-8 Chapter 2: The Global Economy Lecture: Economic globalization, poverty and
• Economic globalization, inequality and theories of global stratification.
poverty and inequality
• Theories of global Class Activity No. 5: The global free trade on trial.
stratification This is a debate activity which intends to show the
stance of the students regarding economic
globalization. Argue based on this statement:
“Global free trade has done more harm than good”
Quiz no.5
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Week 9-10 Chapter 3: Market Integration Lecture: Market Integration International Financial
• International Financial Institutions (The Bretton woods system, GATT,
Institutions (The Bretton WTO, IMF, OECD, OPEC, EU and NAFTA).
woods system, GATT,
WTO, IMF, OECD, OPEC, Class Activity No. 6: Weighing the Market.
EU and NAFTA). Listed below are the scenarios that have to do with
the economy. In pairs, discuss the major impacts of
these scenarios whether they are positive or
negative (for you, for the country or for the
filipinos). The case-by-case column can be used.
Quiz no.6
Week 11-12 Chapter 3: Market Integration Lecture: History of global market integration and
• History of global market global corporations
integration and global
corporations Class Activity No. 7: Film viewing – The
Corporation. An award-winning documentary film
that examines the modern-day corporation.
Quiz no.7
Week 13-14 Chapter 4: The Global Interstate Lecture: Global governance in the twenty-first
System century, effects of globalization to governments, the
• Global governance in the relevance of the state amid globalization and
twenty-first century institutions that govern international relations.
• Effects of globalization to
governments Class Activity No. 8: Debate
• The relevance of the state “The state remains to be relevant amid the processes
amid globalization and structures of globalization”.
• Institutions that govern
international relations Quiz no.8
Week 15-16 Chapter 4: The Global Interstate Lecture: Globalization and globalism,
System informationalism and global citizenship.
• Globalization and globalism
• Informationalism Class Activity No. 9: Collecting Posts, Connecting
• Global citizenship the world.
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Quiz no.9
FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING SYSTEM:
1. Quizzes (30 %)
▪ There will be a short quiz at the beginning of each class based on the agreed readings or after the
discussion.
2. Activities (30 %)
▪ Students are expected to submit assigned tasks as the case may require it.
3. Exams (30%)
▪ Two major exams (Mid-Term and Finals) will be given to assess what the students have learned.
4. Attendance (10%)
XIII. References:
https://ched.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/The-Contemporary-
World.pdf?appgw_azwaf_jsc=v2af87flk5QtsTCYoeyc4ZnmYWZyqQ4GL8B-1Sw1vpA
https://www.scribd.com/document/446239835/The-Contemporary-World-Prince-Kennex-
Reguyal-Aldama-1st-ed-pdf
