The Contemporary World

Module 1
Week 1: August 24-31, 2020 / 1st Semester AY 2020-2021

Intended Learning Outcomes

ILO 1: Discuss and explain the basic approaches to defining globalization.

Topic 1: General and Basic Definitions of Globalization

General Definition:

Globalization is the word used to described the growing interdependence of the world’s
economies, cultures and populations, brought about the cross-border trade in goods and
services, technology, and flow of investment, people and information.

Basic Definition:

1. The perspective of the person who defines globalization shapes its definition.
It means that globalization is many things to many different people. In effect, ones
definition and perspective could determine concrete steps in addressing the issues of
globalization.

2. Globalization is a Reality.
It is changing as human society develops. It has happened before and still happening
today. Expect it to continue to happen in the future.

3. According to Cesare Poppi:

Globalization is a debate and the debate is globalization.

Purpose of Globalization according to Nayan Chanda:

It is the basic human need in order to make life better that made globalization possible.

Basic Human Needs Include:

1. Commerce
2. Religion
3. Politics
4. Warfare
Activity 1:

General Instructions

1. Create a Concept Map that defines your understanding about the meaning of
globalization based on the definition that I have given to you and based on the video
presented.
2. Explain thoroughly the basis of every areas that you are presenting.

Concept Mapping
On the Definition of
Globalization

References:
Reference 1: Aldama, Prince Kennex. “The Contemporary World” 2018 Ed.
Reference 2: www.youtube.com. Globalization Explain.