La Consolacion College, Liloan, Cebu, Inc.

(Formerly Holy Child School)

Poblacion, Liloan, Cebu

SYLLABUS IN CONTEMPORARY WORLD

Academic Year: 2019-2020

Term: First Semester
Course Title: Contemporary World
Course Number: GE3
Course Credit: 3 units
Pre- requisite: None

I. VISION

Inspired by the Compassionate Christ, we envision a Catholic- Augustinian Education LCC-Liloan: a value- laden and globally-competent community,
committed individuals to responding to the call of the Gospel Mission towards Holistic Transformation.

II. MISSION

Moved by the spirit of our Lady of Consolation inspired by the life, teaching of St. Augustine and Virtues of Mo. Rita and Mo. Consuelo, we commit
ourselves to:

 Live out the Gospel values to strengthen the Basic Ecclesial Communities
 Innovate relevant programs and activities responsive to academic excellence
 Spearhead transformative actions that promote social responsibility and nation building
 Establish and enhance linkages and networks for sustainable developmental initiatives.

III. INSTITUTIONAL GOAL/S

  Integrate Basic Ecclesial Communities framework in homeroom and institutional spiritual formation.

IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

 The course focuses on the study of the nature, history, philosophical and theoretical perspectives in Social Studies/ Science as a body of knowledge. It also
deals with the comparative analyses and relationships of the various Social Science disciplines.

V. Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to:
Competencies:
1. Distinguish different interpretations 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
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
3. Write a research paper with proper citations on a topic related to globalization
C. Values:
1. Articulate personal positions on various global issues
2. Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship

Number of hours: 3 hours per week or 54 hours for 18 weeks

VI. Course Design Matrix

 TOPIC INTENDED LEARNING TASK INSTRUCTIONAL TIME
LEARNING ACTIVITIES ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
OUTCOMES

Introduction to the  Differentiate the  Lecture  Group activity Laptop 3 hours per week
Study of competing  Discussion about the
Globalization TV
conceptions of definitions of
globalization Globalization Book:
 Identify the  Essay Contemporary
underlying  Quote Analysis World
philosophies of the
varying definitions
of
globalization
 Agree on a
working
definition of
globalization for
the
course
 The Global  Define economic Teacher- Student  Quiz 3 hours per week
Economy globalization Interaction Laptop
 Identify the actors  Essay Writing Television
that facilitate Group dynamics Book:
economic
 Debate Contemporary
globalization World
 Define the modern
world system
  Articulate a stance
on global economic
integration
Market Integration  Documentary  Critique Paper Laptop 3 hours per week
Film about about the
 Explain the role of “The documentary
Television
international Corporations” film
financial
 Essay
institutions in the
creation of a
global
economy
 Identify the
attributes
of global
corporations
The Global Interstate System  Explain the effects  Lecture  Essay Test Laptop 3 hours per week
of globalization on  Discussion  Quiz
governments Television
 Venn Diagram
 Identify the
 Reporting
institutions that
govern international
relations
 Differentiate
internationalism
from globalism
Contemporary Global  Identify the roles  Lecture  Quiz Television 3 hours per week
Governance and functions of the  Discussion  Group Sharing
United Nations Laptop
  Identify the Video Clip
challenges of global
governance in the
twenty-first century
 Explain the
relevance of the
state amid
globalization
Asian Regionalism  Differentiate  Lecture Group Activity (Pop- Television 3 hours per week
between  Discussion art or 3D)
regionalization and Laptop
 Individual
globalization
Report Video Clip
 Identify the factors
leading to a greater
integration of the
Asian region
The Global City  Identify the  Lecture  Group Sharing Television 3 hours per week
attributes of a global  Discussion  Quiz
city Laptop
 Analyze how cities
Video Clip
serve as engines of
globalization
Global Demography  Explain the theory of  Lecture  Essay Television 3 hours per week
demographic  Discussion  Oral Recitation
transition as it affects Laptop
 Individual
global population
Report Video Clip

Global Migration  Analyze the  Lecture  Oral Recitation Television 3 hours per week
political, economic,  Discussion
cultural, Laptop
 and social factors  Individual  Survey of Video Clip
underlying the Report OFW’s
global experiences
movements of
people
 Display first-hand
knowledge of the
experiences of
OFWs
Global Citizenship  Articulate a personal  Lecture Oral Recitation Television 3 hours per week
definition of global  Discussion
citizenship Essay Laptop
 Appreciate the
Video Clip
ethical obligations
of global citizenship
Prepared by:

MS. ABAIGAIL M. LAWAS, LPT Recommending SR. MINERVA C. CABALATUNGAN, OSA

Approval:
Instructor School President

Approved by:

MRS. GLADYS P. MENDOZA, MAED Date Submitted: November 13, 2019

DEAN
VII. Submissions/Course requirements

 Regular class attendance

 Participation in class activities and discussions
 Completion of assignments and essays
 Quizzes, midterm and final examinations

VIII. Class Attendance: (You are advised to attend classes regularly. Absences must not exceed 20% of the 54-hour course requirement. Moreover, 3 successive
unexcused absences results in dropping out of the class.)(Please provide details on withdrawing and dropping from the course.)

IX. Academic Honesty and Integrity Advisory: (You are strongly forewarned to refrain from fraudulent acts such as plagiarism and other forms of academic
dishonesty.)

X. Grading System

 Quizzes – 20%
 Assignments, Seatwork, and Projects – 15%
 Performance – 25%
 Attendance – 10%
 Major Exam – 30%

XI. Reference/s:

 Contemporary World