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Bulacan State University

City of Malolos, Bulacan
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College of Information Technology and Engineering

COURSE SYLLABUS
THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

COLLEGE : Bustos Campus

DEPARTMENT : College of Information Technology and Engineering

COURSE CODE : TCW 101

COURSE TITLE : The Contemporary World

FACULTY : Dannicka G. Ramos

Gina V. Sarmiento

CONSULTATION HOURS:

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.

This course includes mandatory topics on population education in the context of

population and demography.

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 LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the
following:

ATTRIBUTES OF IDEAL GRADUATE Learning Outcomes (LO)

(AIG)
Highly Competent LO1 Distinguish different interpretations
of and approaches to globalization
LO2 Describe the emergence of global
economic, political, social, and cultural
systems
LO3 Analyze the various contemporary
drivers of globalization
LO4 Understand the issues confronting
the nation-state

Ethical Professional LO5 Articulate personal positions on

various global issues
LO6 Identify the ethical implications of
global citizenship.
Contribute to country’s sustainable LO7 Analyze contemporary news events
development in the context of globalization
LO8 Analyze global issues in relation to
Filipinos and the Philippines
LO9 Write a research paper with proper
citations on a topic related to globalization
Service-Oriented LO10 Assess the effects of globalization
on different social units and their
responses

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT

1. Written Examinations
2. Term Paper
3. Reflection Papers

RUBRICS FOR ASSESSMENT

Term Paper / Reflection Paper / Academic Paper / Concept Map

CRITERIA EXPERT PROFICIENT APPRENTICE NOVICE

INTEGRATION The paper The paper The paper The paper does
OF demonstrates demonstrates demonstrates that not demonstrate
KNOWLEDGE that the author that the author, the author, to a that the author
fully for the most part, certain extent, has fully
understands and understands and understands and understood and
has applied has applied has applied applied
concepts concepts concepts learned concepts
learned in the learned in the in the course. learned in the
course. course. Some of course.
Concepts are the conclusions,
integrated into however, are not
the writer’s own supported in the

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 insights. The body of the
writer provides paper.
concluding
remarks that
show analysis
and synthesis of
ideas.
The topic is The topic is The topic is too The topic is not
focused focused but broad for the clearly defined.
narrowly enough lacks direction. scope of this
for the scope of The paper is assignment.
this assignment. about a specific
A thesis topic but the
TOPIC
statement writer has not
FOCUS
provides established a
direction for the position.
paper, either by
statement of a
position or
hypothesis.
In-depth In-depth The writer has Cursory
discussion & discussion & omitted pertinent discussion in all
elaboration in all elaboration in content or content the sections of
sections of the most sections of runs-on the paper or
DEPTH OF
paper. the paper. excessively. brief discussion
DISCUSSION
Quotations from in only a few
others outweigh sections.
the writer’s own
ideas excessively.
Ties together For the most Sometimes ties Does not tie
information from part, ties together together
all sources. together information from information.
Paper flows from information from all sources. Paper Paper does not
one issue to the all sources. does not flow - flow and
next without the Paper flows with disjointedness is appears to be
need for only some apparent. Author's created from
headings. disjointedness. writing does not disparate
COHESIVENESS Author's writing Author's writing demonstrate an issues.
demonstrates an demonstrates an understanding of Headings are
understanding of understanding of the relationship necessary to
the relationship the relationship among material link concepts.
among material among material obtained from all Writing does not
obtained from all obtained from all sources. demonstrate
sources. sources. understanding
any
relationships
No spelling &/or Minimal spelling Noticeable spelling Unacceptable
grammar &/or grammar & grammar number of
SPELLING &
mistakes. mistakes. mistakes. spelling and/or
GRAMMAR
grammar
mistakes.
SOURCES More than 5 5 current Fewer than 5 Fewer than 5
current sources, sources, of current sources, current sources,
of which at least which at least 2 or fewer than 2 of or fewer than 2
3 are peer- are peer-review 5 are peer- of 5 are peer-
review journal journal articles reviewed journal reviewed journal
articles or or scholarly articles or articles or
scholarly books. books. All web scholarly books. scholarly books.
Sources include sites utilized are All web sites Not all web sites
both general authoritative utilized are utilized are
background credible. credible, and/or

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specialized current.
sources.
Special-interest
sources and
popular literature
are
acknowledged
as such if they
are cited. All
web sites
utilized are
authoritative.
Cites all data Cites most data Cites some data Does not cite
obtained from obtained from obtained from sources.
other sources. other sources. other sources.
CITATIONS APA citation APA citation Citation style is
style is used in style is used in either inconsistent
both text and both text and or incorrect.
bibliography. bibliography.

Source: http://academics.adelphi.edu/edu/hpe/healthstudies/whalen/HED6
01_r2.shtml
Debate

Superior - 4 Proficient - 3 Poor - 2 Unsatisfactory - SCORE

1
InformatioFactual

Used many Used some facts Used few facts Did not present
facts to support all to support facts to support
to support all arguments. arguments. arguments.
arguments.
Demonstrated Demonstrated Demonstrated Demonstrated
Persuasive Comprehe
nsion n

thorough accurate minimal misunderstanding

understanding understanding of understanding of of the information
of information. important information.
All arguments Most arguments
information. Some arguments Few arguments
were logical were logical and were logical and were logical and
ness

and convincing convincing convincing

convincing
Communicate Communicated Seldom Failed to
d clearly and clearly; frequent communicated communicate
Delivery

confidently; eye contact; clearly; poor eye clearly; no eye

good voice and
maintained contact; poor contact; monotone
delivery rate.
eye contact; voice and delivery.
excellent voice delivery rate.
Addressed all Addressed most Addressed some Did not address
Rebuttal

opponent of opponent’s of opponent’s opponent’s

arguments arguments with arguments with arguments.
with counter- counter- counter-
evidence. evidence. evidence.
Comments
(specify)

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 Total Score

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

1. Regular Attendance
2. Quizzes, Assignments, Seatwork
3. Active participation in class discussion
4. Case Studies
5. Brainstorming and Group Reporting
6. Debate
7. Film Viewing

GRADING SYSTEM

Attendance 10%
Recitation 10%
Assignments/Projects/Seat works 20%
Quizzes 30%
Midterms/Finals 30%
Total 100%

Grades Percentage Descriptive Rating

1.00 97-100 Excellent
1.25 94-96 Excellent
1.50 91-93 Very Good
1.75 88-90 Very Good
2.00 85-87 Good
2.25 82-84 Good
2.50 79-81 Satisfactory
2.75 76-78 Satisfactory
3.00 75 Passed
5.00 74 & below Failed

LEARNING PLAN

Learning Outcomes Topics Week Learning Activities

Course Syllabus 1 Course Orientation
LO1, 2, 7, & 10 Introduction to Globalization Class Discussion,
 Defining Globalization 1-2 Concept Mapping &
Quizzes

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 The Structures of
LO2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Globalization Class Discussion,
& 10  The Global Economy 3-5 Concept Mapping,
 Market Integration Quizzes & Term
 The Global Interstate Paper
System
 Contemporary Global
Governance
A World of Regions Class Discussion,
LO1, 2, 3, 4, 8, & 10  Global Divides: The 6-8 Concept Mapping,
North and the South Quizzes & Case
 Asian Regionalism Studies
Midterm Examination 9
A World of Ideas Class Discussion,
LO2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10  Global Media Cultures 10 - 11 Concept Mapping,
 The Globalization of Debate & Quizzes
Religion
Global Population and Class Discussion,
LO2, 4, & 7 Mobility 12 - 14 Concept Mapping,
 The Global City Case Studies &
 Global Demography Quizzes
 Global Migration
Towards a Sustainable World
LO2, 4, 7, & 8  Sustainable 15 - 16 Class Discussion &
Development Conduct of Seminar
 Global Food Security
Conclusion
LO1, 5, 6, 8, 9, & 10  Global Citizenship 17-18 Class Discussion &
 Research paper writing Research Paper
Writing
Final Examination 18

REFERENCES:

Banks, J.A. (2003). Educating global citizens in a diverse world. Retrieved

February 24, 2006. from www.newhorizons.org

Baylis & Smith. (2001) Globalization of world politics 2nd edition. Oxford: Oxford
University Press

Carbaugh, R. (2015). International economics: Theory and policy 9th Edition.

Cengage Learning.

Castells, M. (1999). Information technology, globalization, and social

development. Switzerland: United Nations Research Institute for Social
Development.

Choy, C. P. (2006). Education and globalization. Retrieved from

http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/features/mso04012004.html

Clayton, T. (2004). Competing conceptions of globalization revisited:

Relocating the tension between world-systems analysis and
globalization analysis. Comparative Education Review 48(3): 274-294.

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 Figel, J. (2005). Globalization and education: Speech, Retrieved from 
http://europa.eu.int/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?
reference=SPEECH/05/321&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&gui
Language=en

Friedman, T. L. (2005). The world is flat. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Krugman, P. et. al. (2012). International economics: Theory and policy 9th
edition. Boston: Pearson Education, Inc.

Lawson, S. (2001). The new agenda for international relations. New Jersey:
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Sanders, T. and V. Stewart (2004). International education: From community

innovation to national policy. Phi Delta Kappan 86(3): 200-205.

Smith, M. K. (2006). Globalization and the incorporation of education. Retrieved

on March 1, 2006, from
http://www.infed.org/biblio/globalization_and_education.htm

Steger, M. (2013). Globalization: A very short introduction (Very Short

Introductions). Oxford: Oxford University Press

Vivarelli, M. (2006). The social impact of globalization in the developing

countries. Bonn: The Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA)

CLASS POLICIES

1. Attendance. Only students with Certificate of Registration shall be

included in the list of official students. Students must regularly attend
classes on time. Students who will come beyond the grace period
stipulated in the Student’s Handbook will be marked absent. Those who
will accumulate more than eleven (11) hours of absences shall be
automatically dropped from the subject.
2. Use of gadgets. The use of cellphone, tablet, laptop and other similar
devices shall only be allowed provided that they are used for purely
academic purposes.
3. Submissions. Projects, assignments and other forms of academic paper
shall be submitted on time. Late submissions will not be accepted nor
graded except for valid and justifiable reasons.
4. Examinations. All students shall take examinations as scheduled by the
concerned faculty. Special exams will only be given to students with valid
and justifiable reasons as provided by the Student’s Handbook. All forms
of cheating shall be sanctioned according to the provisions articulated in
the Student’s Handbook.
5. Plagiarism. Any form of intellectual theft shall be dealt accordingly as
prescribed by the Student’s Handbook.
6. Classroom Management. Neatness and orderliness of the classroom
including its facilities must be maintained at all times. Pick-up pieces of
trash before leaving the room. See to it that air-conditioning units, electric
fans and light fixtures were turned off so as not to waste energy.
7. Student-friendly learning environment. Students are encouraged to
give utmost respect and considerations and cooperation to their fellows.

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 Bullying, any forms of sexual advances and harassment and
discrimination on the basis of faith, gender, race and ethnicity will not be
tolerated and shall be dealt with accordingly as expressed in the Student’s
Handbook.

Prepared by:

Dannicka G. Ramos Gina V. Sarmiento

Faculty Faculty

Checked By:

Editha N. De Regla, MAEd

Curriculum Coordinator

Jose Ravenal Ocampo

Engineering, Program Coordinator

Noted By: Recommending Approval:

Maria Cristina S. Boton, MAT Albert C. Santos, Ph.D.

Area Chair, CITE Campus Secretary

Approved By:

Ciriaco M. Garcia, Ph.D.

Campus Dean

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