The Contemporary World Syllabus

Course Code : GE121

Course Title : Contemporary World
Course Credit : 3 units or 54 hours
Pre-requisite : None
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.
Course Topics
Week Topics
1-2 Introduction to Globalization
 Defining globalization
3-5 The Structures of Globalization
 The Global Economy
 Market Integration
 The Global Interstate System
 Contemporary Global Governance
 Preliminary Examination
6-8 One Past But Many Histories:
a. Site of the First Mass
b. Cavite Mutiny
c. Retraction of Rizal
d. Cry of Balintawak or Pugadlawi
A World of Regions
 Global Divides: The North and the South
 Asian Regionalism
9-11 A World of Ideas
 Global Media Cultures
 The Globalization of Religion
 Midterm Examination
12-14 Critical Evaluation and Promotion of
Global Population and Mobility
 The Global City
 Global Demography
 Global Migration
15-16 Towards a Sustainable World
 Sustainable Development
 Global Food Security
17-18 Conclusion
 Global Citizenship
 Research paper writing

References :

Main Reference/Core Textbook

 Main Reference/Core Textbook :

Date Developed Developed for Developed by Approved by

April 2022 Informatics Philippines Program and Development Head of the Program and
Department Development Department
 Aldama, Prince Kennex Reguyal (2018). The Contemporary World, Manila. Rex Bookstore Inc.

Date Developed Developed for Developed by Approved by

April 2022 Informatics Philippines Program and Development Head of the Program and
Department Development Department