FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY

GENERAL EDUCATION
COURSE OUTLINE
Second Semester, A.Y. 2018-2019

FILIPINO IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

GED0114

Facilitator: Love Gardose

Office: Admission Building 205
E-mail :lgardose@feu.edu.ph
Consultation Hours: Tuesday & Friday 9:00AM-10:30AM (FEU-MK) (by appointment)

Overview and Course Purpose

In this course, you will be introduced to the concepts, theories and critical issues of globalization.
You will examine the political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, ecological and other
transformations that have created an increasing awareness of the interconnectedness of the Filipino
with peoples and spaces around the globe. We will venture to understand the contemporary world
through what is known as progressive contextualization, a method of analysis that will help us to
trace connections between issues, events, and people on different scales. In this class, we will
engage in healthy debates, watch and discuss films, read and analyze texts on development theory,
organize online fora, and plan and produce a collaborative, multimedia project. Our objective is
for you to develop a sense of global citizenship so that you can become advocates for total human
development. At the end of the course, you will be able to concretize answers to the following
questions: “What does this have to do with me?”, or, “What’s my part in this?”, and “What can I
do to contribute to society as it is, or to help create change when needed?”

The mandated topic on global demography will be integrated in various modules, particularly
Poverty, Labor Contractualization, Migration, and the Filipino Diaspora.

COURSE EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES (CELO)

Upon completion of the course, you should be able to:

1. Explain the concepts and differentiate paradigms of development and globalization.
2. Analyze the various contemporary drivers of globalization.
3. Describe the global situation and critically assess how globalization shaped Philippine or
regional economy, politics, socio-cultural, security, and other dimensions through
concept maps, debates, photo exhibits, video documentaries.
4. Apply progressive contextualization in order to draw connections between world events
and everyday life.
5. Manifest genuine interest and commitment to become responsible and ethical citizens
who will advocate and protect the Philippine national interests and the total human
development of its people, especially the marginalized because of the adverse effects of
globalization.

Reading/Viewing List:
The readings for this class are available online through CANVAS and/or at the FEU Library. The
library is open from Monday to Saturday, 7AM to 9PM.

PART 1. Introductory Class

Topics for discussion:
• Expectation check, presentation of syllabus & requirements.
• Progressive contextualization and actor-oriented development sociology.
• The Filipino at home and in the world.
• Historical and theoretical perspectives of development, underdevelopment,
modernization and globalization. Geo-politics (North & South; Global Village or
New World Order, Structural Adjustment Programs dictated by International
Funding Institutions, Fourth World)
Reading list:
• McMichael, Philip. (2016). Development: Theory and Reality. Development and
Social Change - A Global Perspective. Sixth Edition. London: Sage Publications,
Inc. pp. 1-23.
• Polychroniou, C.J. (2017). Myths of Globalization: Noam Chomsky and Ha-Joon
Chang in Conversation. Retrieved from: https://truthout.org/articles/myths-of-
globalization-noam-chomsky-and-ha-joon-chang-in-conversation/
• Engles, Friedrich. (1845). The Great Towns. from The Condition of the Working
Class in England in 1844
PART 2. Contemporary Global Issues

a. The Global and the National

• Global vis-a-vis national situation and development issues
Reading: PILS: Banlaoi, Rommel. Issues on National and International Security.
b. Political and Economic
• Capitalism, trade liberalization & deregulation, neoliberalism, world economic
order (GATT, APEC, ASEAN).
Reading: Alarcon, D., and Kawamura, H. (2017). The Marshall Plan, IMF and First
UN Development Decade in the Golden Age of Capitalism: lessons for our time.
Retrieved from https://www.un.org/development/desa/dpad/wp-
content/uploads/sites/45/publication/WESS2017-PB52.pdf
c. Social and Cultural
• Media (as an ideological apparatus)
Reading: Mambrol, N. (2016, April 13). Loius Althusser: ISA and RSA.
Retrieved from https://literariness.org/2016/04/13/louis-althusser-isa-and-
rsa/
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT), industries, and relationships
(labor, social media, big brother, privacy, big data, fake news, trolls, and click
farms)
Reading: Read, M. (2018, December 26). How Much of the Internet is Fake?.
Retrieved from http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/12/how-much-of-the-
internet-is-fake.html
• Indigenous People (displacement, development aggression)
Reading: PILS: Corpuz, Jennifer. IP Concerns.
• The Filipino Diaspora (women in the diaspora, human trafficking)
 Reading: Asis, M. M. B. (2017, July 12). The Philippines: Beyond Labor
Migration, Toward Development and (Possibly) Return. Retrieved from
https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/philippines-beyond-labor-migration-
toward-development-and-possibly-return

d. Technology as a disruptor and enabler

• Virtual reality, artificial intelligence, robotics
Reading: Wagner, D. (2018, November 15). How Artificial Intelligence is
Changing the Global Economy. Retrieved from
https://ourworld.unu.edu/en/how-ai-is-changing-the-global-economy
e. Ecological
• Climate Change & Disaster Risks
Reading: Rolle, M. and Polychroniou, C. J. (2016, November 07).
Globalization and Climate Change: A Dialogue With Graciela Chichilnisky
and Helena Norberg-Hodge. Retrieved from
https://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/07/11/2016/globalization-and-
climate-change-dialogue-graciela-chichilnisky-and-helena-norberg-h

• Liveable Cities
Reading: Douglas, M. and Ho, K.C. (2008). Globalisation and Liveable Cities:
Experiences in place-making in Pacific Asia. Retrieved from
http://profile.nus.edu.sg/fass/sochokc/IDPR_2008_30_3.pdf

GRADING SYSTEM: 50% university passing score (70% formative; 30% summative)

Letter Grade Quality Point Numerical Grade Descriptions

Equivalent
A 4.0 92-100 Provides evidence of:
complete and
comprehensive
mastery of the
concepts and
principles of the
course;
outstanding
proficiency in
 analytical, critical
and creative thinking,
and problem-solving
skills; and
excellent fluency in
oral written and
symbolic
communication.
Exhibits an
exemplary level of
independent and self-
regulatory learning
skills.
Adheres to the
University policy on
academic integrity.
B+ 3.5 85-91 Provides evidence
of:
full mastery of the
concepts and
principles of the
course;
high proficiency in
analytical, critical
and creative, and
problem-solving
skills; and
very good fluency in
oral, written and
symbolic
communication.
Exhibits a high level
of independent and
self-regulatory
learning skills.
Adheres to the
University policy on
academic integrity.
B 3.0 78-84 Provides evidence of:
considerable mastery
of the concepts and
principles of the
course;
significant
proficiency in
analytical, critical
 and creative, and
problem-solving
skills; and
good fluency in oral,
written and symbolic
communication.
Exhibits an above
average level of
independent and self-
regulatory learning
skills.
Adheres to the
University policy on
academic integrity.

C+ 2.5 71-77 Provides evidence of:

intermediate mastery
of the concepts and
principles of the
course;
adequate proficiency
in analytical, critical
and creative, and
problem-solving
skills; and
Average fluency in
oral, written and
symbolic
communication.
Exhibits an ample
level of independent
and self-regulatory
learning skills.
Adheres to the
University policy on
academic integrity.
C 2.0 64-70 Provides evidence of:
satisfactory mastery
of the concepts and
principles of the
course;
satisfactory
proficiency in
analytical, critical
and creative, and
 problem-solving
skills; and
acceptable fluency in
oral, written and
symbolic
communication.
Exhibits a sufficient
level of independent
and self-regulatory
learning skills.
Adheres to the
University policy on
academic integrity.
D+ 1.5 57-63 Provides evidence of:
elementary mastery
of the concepts and
principles of the
course;
a certain proficiency
in analytical, critical
and creative, and
problem-solving
skills; and
some fluency in oral,
written and symbolic
communication.
Exhibits a somewhat
low level of
independent and self-
regulatory learning
skills.
Adheres to the
University policy on
academic integrity.
D 1.0 50-56 Provides evidence of:
minimal mastery of
the concepts and
principles of the
course;
minimal proficiency
in analytical, critical
and creative, and
problem-solving
skills; and
 basic fluency in oral,
written and symbolic
communication.
Exhibits a low level
of independent and
self-regulatory
learning skills.
Adheres to the
University policy on
academic integrity.
F 0 49 below Provides inadequate
evidence of:
mastery of the
concepts and
principles of the
course;
proficiency in
analytical, critical
and creative, and
problem-solving
skills; and
fluency in oral,
written and symbolic
communication.
independent and self-
regulatory learning
skills.
Adheres to the
University policy on
academic integrity.

Examination and Consultation Dates:

Midterm Examination
• October 7-12, 2019

Grade Consultation (Midterm Advisory Remarks)

• October 14-19, 2019
Final Examination
• December 9-14, 2019

Other Important Dates (Holidays and Activity Periods):

Public Holidays
• August 21, 2019 – Ninoy Aquino Day (Wednesday)
• August 26, 2019 – National Heroes Day (Monday)
• November 1, 2019 – All Saints Day (Friday)
• November 2, 2019 – All Souls Day (Saturday)
• November 30, 2019 – Bonifacio Day (Saturday)
• December 8, 2019 – Immaculate Conception (Sunday)

Activity Periods

• August 30- Friday (3:00-6:00 classes)

• September 26- Thursday (1:30-4:30 classes)
• October 23- Wednesday (3:00-6:00 classes)
• November 12- Tuesday (1:30-4:30 classes)
• November 25- Monday (3:00-6:00 classes)

University Activities

• August 6-7- Academic Year Orientation (Tuesday & Wednesday)

• August 13- Faculty Day (Tuesday)
• December 7- Alumni Homecoming (Saturday)
• December 19- University Christmas Party (Thursday)

General Requirements of the Course

 • Written Outputs and Class Participation
• Oral presentation and group’s written report
• Formative Assessments
• Summative Assessments (Essay, minimum of 800-1000 words)

Class Attendance
• All students are expected to be on time, in class EVERYclass session.
• Class members are expected to participate fully and demonstrate a positive, professional
attitude towards learning. Class members are expected to participate in a meaningful way
by asking questions, taking risks, and engaging in class and small group discussion. You
have the right to express your ideas in a candid manner, but you need to display a
professional, not negative demeanor in doing so.
• Your presence in every class is indicative of your professional attitude and is necessary to
derive maximal benefit from this class.

Stipulations for Attendance

• Students are required to attend 80% of the class period (CHED Manual of Regulations for
Private Higher Education 2008 Article XXI, Section 101). You are allowed to be absent
for 4 times within the semester. USE THIS SPARINGLY! Although attendance will be
checked every now and then, it is the students’ responsibility to track their number of
lates and absences. Students are expected to formally drop themselves from the course on
their 4th absence.
• There are NO EXCUSED ABSENCES in this class.
• Call of attendance will be made exactly during the scheduled time of the class and after
the 15-minute grace period. It is expected that students are found inside the classroom
before they are marked present.

Classroom Assessments
Classroom assessment in FEU is a joint process that involves both teachers and learners. It is an
integral part of teaching and learning which holistically measures learners’ current and
developing abilities. FEU encourages authentic assessment which promotes real-life learning.
Adhering to this paradigm, below are the guidelines in classroom assessment in the university.
 • Grading periods will be limited into two: Midterms and Final periods. The 18 weeks will
be divided equally. Each of the grading periods will be nine (9) weeks each.
• Assessments in the university are classified into Formative and Summative.
• Your grade will be calculated as:
a. Formative Assessment (FA) – 70%
b. Summative Assessment (SA) – 30%
• Passing mark is 50%.

Modes of Instruction
• Student-centered learning activities
• Mixed-Mode Teaching through the use of CANVAS.
• Selected reading assignments
• Exploration of educational web pages and links
• Discussion board participation
• Teacher and student presentations
• Large group discussion
• Presentation of work

Policy on Academic Integrity

Anchored on the core values of Fortitude, Excellence and Uprightness, Far Eastern University
(FEU) believes that its students, administration, faculty and staff should always demonstrate
academic integrity. Academic integrity means that the members of the entire academic
community adhere to the fundamental values of honesty, hard work, originality, respect and
responsibility. FEU students are expected to always adhere to the highest standards of academic
excellence.

FEU students are expected to demonstrate beliefs, attitudes and behaviors associated with
academic honesty. Thus, all acts of academic dishonesty in FEU are not tolerated. Academic
dishonesty comes largely in two forms: cheating and plagiarism. It is considered a major offense
subject to disciplinary actions if students cheat or plagiarize their work.

Cheating is broadly defined as getting unauthorized help on an assignment, quiz or examination.

The following are considered as acts of cheating:
• Copying from another student during a test or examination, with or without his/her
knowledge;
• Allowing another student to copy his/her work;
 • Using unpermitted notes during a test or examination;
• Having in one’s possession written notes or electronic devices during a test or
examination;
• Getting questions or answers from someone else who has already taken a test or
examination;
• Turning in work done by someone else;
• Taking a test or examination for another student;
• Writing or providing an assignment for another student.
• Repeating someone else’s words verbatim without acknowledgement;
• Presenting someone else’s ideas without acknowledgement;
• Paraphrasing, translating, or summarizing someone else’s ideas without
acknowledgement;
• Acknowledging of sources improperly, as with incomplete/imprecise documentation;
• Having one’s work done by someone else or having one’s work substantially revised by
someone else.

Policy on Non-Solicitation
All official fees of the University are collected through the Cash Department. Students should
not pay any additional fees such as those for tickets, entrance fees, transportation fees, hand-outs,
readings, quizzes or tests to any faculty or staff member of the University.