COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Subject Code/Title: THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

Semester/A.Y: 1st / 2021 – 2022
Professor: Mr. Fernando V. Alarcon Jr., LPT

ACTIVITY 1.1 Extended Definition of Globalization

Instructions: The following modules/videos will help you understand the Definition of
Globalization as our introduction to Contemporary World. Take time in
analyzing the terminologies and concepts about Globalization using the
following links below.

(1) Watch and learn the definition and nature of globalization from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SnR-e0S6Ic.

(2) To support the first video, you may also watch and learn the good and bad
side of globalization from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_iwrt7D5OA

(3) Read the Pros and Cons of Globalization by Murray Weidenbaum from
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mlw_papers/175/.

After you’ve watched the videos and read the article, you are tasked to do a 3-
paragraph essay containing important details about Globalization (Definition,
nature, and its effects.) Use the 3rd page below in writing your text. Do not
forget to include citations and supporting ideas on your paper. A rubric is
provided to you as your guide in writing your first activity.

PS. PDF ONLY. Deductions will be given to those who will not submit the
file in PDF.

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RUBRIC POINTS SCORE
COMMENTS
CONTENT
a. The connection of every
details is visible
b. The text is timely and
relevant to/with today’s
25 pts
issue.
c. Proper sequence of ideas
and information are
observed.

CITATIONS/REFERENCE
S
a. The students used
updated citations or
references in supporting
ideas in the text.
b. The sources are reliable 15 pts
and made the text clear
and easy to understand.
c. The writers/authors
are/were recognized in
the text.

GRAMMAR/FORM
a. Observed proper
punctuation marks in
writing the text.
10 pts
b. Followed the format set
by the instructor.
c. Cleanliness of the text.

TOTAL 50 pts + 50 = 100

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