BSBT COLLEGE, INC.

434 Magsaysay Ave., Baguio City

Tel. Nos. (074) 442-2986/300-2707
P.O. Box 904

Course Syllabus
The Contemporary World
Second Semester, A.Y. 2022-2023

Course Title : The Contemporary World

Course Code : GE-CW
Number Of Units : 3 units
Contact Hours : 3 hours
Prerequisite : None
Course Requirements : Regular Quizzes and Drills
Individual/Group Reporting
Individual Reflection
Summative Test/Examination (Prelim-Finals)
Attendance
Course Description:
This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining the multifaceted
phenomenon of globalization. Using the various discipline of social sciences, examines the economy,
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 in governance, development, and sustainability. Beyond, exposing the students to the world
outside the Philippines, it seeks to inculcate a sense of global citizenship and global ethical responsibility.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
A. Competencies
1. Distinguish different interpretation of and approaches to globalization;
2. Describe the emergence of global, economic, political social, and cultural systems;
3. Analyze the various contemporary drivers of globalization;
4. Understand the issues confronting the nation-state; and
5. Assess the effects of globalization on different social units and their responses.
B. Skills
1. Analyze contemporary news events in the context of globalization;
2. Analyze global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines; and
3. Write a research paper with proper citations on a topic related to globalization.
C. Values
1. Articulate personal positions on various global issues; and
2. Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship.

Number of Hours: 3 Hours every Saturday for 18 weeks or 54 hours in a semester

Course Outline:

Topics
 Course Orientation: Grading System, Requirements
 Introduction to Globalization
Defining Globalization
 The Structures of Globalization
 The Global Economy
 Market Integration
 The Global Interstate System
 Contemporary Global Governance
Prelim (Summative Test & Prelim Exam)
 A World of Regions
 Global Divides: The North and the South
 Asian Regionalism
 A World of Ideas
 Global Media Cultures
 The Globalization of Religion
Midterm (Summative Test & Midterm Exam)

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 Global Population and Mobility
 Global City
 Global Demography
 Global Migration
 Towards a Sustainable World
 Sustainable Development
 Global Food Security
 Conclusion
 Global Citizenship
 Research Paper Writing
Finals (Summative Test & Final Exam)

Suggested Reading Materials and References:

TEXTBOOKS
 Aldama, P.K. (2018). The Contemporary World. Rex Book Store.
 Stegger, M. et al. (2014). The SAGE Handbook of Globalization. SAGE Publications Ltd.
OTHER READINGS
 Carter, A. (2001). “Global Civil Society: Acting as Global Citizens”. The Political Theory of
Global Citizenship. London: Routledge, pp.147-176.
 Castles, S. (2000). “International Migration at the Beginning of the Twenty-First Century: Global
Trends and Issues.” International Social Science Journal 52 (165): 269–281.
 Claudio, L. (2014). “Locating the Global South”. The SAGE Handbook. SAGE Publications Ltd.
 Juergensmeyer. M. (2014). “Religion in Global Conflict”. The SAGE Handbook. SAGE
Publications Ltd.
 Lee, R. (2003). “The Demographic Transition: Three Centuries of Fundamental Change.” Journal
of Economic Perspectives 17(4): 167–190.
FILMS
 PBS Frontline: “The Rise of ISIS” (http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/riseof-isis/)
“The Corporation” directed by Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott

Grading System:
Attendance (5%)
Written Works (20%)
Performance Tasks (50%)
Exam (Prelim-Finals including Summative Test) (25%)
Total: 100%

Prepared by:

DANMAR C. CAMILOT
CW Instructor

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