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Download The-Contemporary-World.pdf and more Study Guides, Projects, Research Demography in PDF only on Docsity! Page 1 of 3 The Contemporary World Republic of the Philippines OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD Course Title: The Contemporary World No. of Units : 3 Units 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. This course includes mandatory topics on population education in the context of population and demography. Learning Outcomes: At the end of the course the students should be able to: A. 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 Page 2 of 3 The Contemporary World 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 every week for 18 weeks or 54 hours in a semester Course Outline: Weeks 1-2 Introduction to Globalization - Defining globalization Weeks 3-5: The Structures of Globalization - The Global Economy - Market Integration - The Global Interstate System - Contemporary Global Governance Weeks 6-8: A World of Regions - Global Divides: The North and the South - Asian Regionalism Week 9: Midterm Weeks 10-11: A World of Ideas The Contemporary World Page 2 of 8 - Identify the actors that facilitate economic globalization - Define the modern world system - Articulate a stance on global economic integration Debate: The students will debate the motion “That global free trade has done more harm than good.” Reading Materials Chapter 9 of textbook: “The Globalization of Economic Relations” by István Benczes Wallerstein, Immanuel. 2004. “The Modern World-System as a Capitalist World Economy: Production, Surplus- Value, and Polarization.” In World- Systems Analysis: An Introduction. Durham & London: Duke University Press, pp. 23-41. Recitation - Explain the role of international financial institutions in the creation of a global economy - Narrate a short history of global market integration in the twentieth century - Identify the attributes of global corporations Market Integration Lecture/discussion Film viewing and discussion LCD Projector Reading Materials: Chapter 17 of textbook: “The Rise of the Global Corporation” by Deane Neubauer Bello, Walden F. 2006. “The Multiple Crises of Global Capitalism.” In Deglobalization: Ideas for a New World Economy. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, pp. 1-31. Film: “The Corporation” directed by Mark Achbar and Jennifer Abbott Quiz on the reading materials Recitation - Explain the effects of globalization on governments - Identify the institutions that govern international relations - Differentiate internationalism from globalism The Global Interstate System Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Reading Materials Chapter 7 of textbook: “Governments and Citizens in a Globally Interconnected World of States” by Hans Schattle Mazower, Mark. 2006. “An International Civilization? Empire, Internationalism and the Crisis of the Mid-Twentieth Century.” International Affairs 82(3): 553–566. Quiz on the reading materials Recitation - Identify the roles and Contemporary Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the reading The Contemporary World Page 3 of 8 functions of the United Nations - Identify the challenges of global governance in the twenty-first century - Explain the relevance of the state amid globalization Global Governance Reading Materials Chapter 29 of textbook: “The United Nations Meets the Twenty-first Century: Confronting the Challenges of Global Governance” by Thomas G. Weiss and Ramesh Thakur Hobsbawm, Eric J. 1996. “The Future of the State.” Development and Change 27(2): 267–278. materials Recitation Weeks 6-8:A World of Regions - Define the term “Global South” - Differentiate the Global South from the Third World - Analyze how a new conception of global relations emerged from the experiences of Latin American countries Global Divides: The North and the South (focus on Latin America) Lecture/discussion Group report LCD Projector Reading Materials Chapter 12 of textbook: “Locating the Global South” by Lisandro E. Claudio Connell, Raewyn. 2007. “Dependency, Autonomy and Culture. In Southern Theory: The Global Dynamics of Knowledge in Social Science. Cambridge, UK: Polity Press, pp. 139- 163. Quiz on the reading materials Graded Group Report: Students will form groups of 3-5. Each group will be assigned a Latin American country to report on. These groups will deliver 10- minute presentations on the contemporary foreign and economic policies of their respective countries. - Differentiate between regionalization and globalization - Identify the factors leading to a greater integration of the Asian region Asian regionalism Lecture Discussion Group Report LCD Projector Reading Materials Chapter 13 of textbook: “Globalization and the Asia Pacific and South Asia” by Ehito Kimura Shiraishi, Takashi. 2006. “The Third Quiz on the reading materials Graded Group Report: Students will form groups of 3-5. Each group will be The Contemporary World Page 4 of 8 - Analyze how different Asian states confront the challenges of globalization and regionalization Wave: Southeast Asia and Middle-Class Formation in the Making of a Region.” In Beyond Japan: The Dynamics of East Asian Regionalism, ed. Peter Katzenstein and Takashi Shiraishi. Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, pp. 237–71. assigned an Asian country to research and report on. These groups will deliver 10- minute presentations on the contemporary foreign and economic policies of their respective countries. Week 9: Midterm - Synthesize knowledge concerning globalization Synthesis Midterm essay Midterm essay: Students will be asked to write 2,000- word essays answering one of these two questions: 1. How do we make globalization more just? 2. How is the state affected by globalization? How is the nation affected by globalization? Do these institutions/conce pts remain relevant? Why/why not? Weeks 10-11: A World of Ideas - Analyze how various media drive various forms of global Global Media Cultures Lecture/discussion Group Report LCD Projector Reading Materials Quiz on the reading materials The Contemporary World Page 7 of 8 A Journal of Demography 69(S1): S21– S28. - Analyze the political, economic, cultural, and social factors underlying the global movements of people - Display first-hand knowledge of the experiences of OFWs Global Migration Lecture/discussion OFW Interview: Each student will be asked to interview a former or a current OFW (face-to-face or online).In class they will share what they learned from these interviews about transnationalism and the factors that affect global migrations. LCD Projector Reading Materials Castles, Stephen. 2000. “International Migration at the Beginning of the Twenty- First Century: Global Trends and Issues.” International Social Science Journal 52 (165): 269–281. Aguilar, Filomeno V. 2012. “Differentiating Sedimented from Modular Transnationalism: The View from East Asia.” Asian and Pacific Migration Journal 21(2): 149–171. Quiz on the reading materials Recitation - Write a research paper proposal with proper citation - Critique research proposals of classmates Research Proposal Writing Research Proposal Critique Mini-lecture on citation methods for research papers Proposal for final research paper: Students will begin writing a 500- word proposal for their final research paper. Pair discussion: Students will pair off and critique each other‟s research proposals. Week 15-16: Towards a Sustainable World - Differentiate stability from sustainability - Articulate models of global sustainable development Sustainable Development/ Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Reading materials Chapter 48 of textbook: “Sustainable Economic Systems” by Sebastian Plóciennik Quiz on the reading materials Recitation - Define global food security Global Food Security Lecture/discussion LCD Projector Quiz on the reading materials The Contemporary World Page 8 of 8 - Critique existing models of global food security Film Viewing Reading materials Chapter 50 of textbook: “Global Food Security: The Challenge of Feeding the World” by Monika Barthwal-Datta McMichael, Philip. 2009. “A Food Regime Analysis of the „World Food Crisis. Agriculture and Human Values 26(4): 281-95. Film: “The Price of Sugar” directed by Bill Haney Recitation Week 17-18:Conclusion - Articulate a personal definition of global citizenship - Appreciate the ethical obligations of global citizenship Global Citizenship Lecture/discussion Personal concept map of global citizenship: Students will engage in a free association exercise of ideas they associate with “global citizenship.” Based on this, they will synthesize a personal definition of the concept. Afterwards, they will list the obligations of a global citizen. Reading Materials Carter, April. 2001. “Global Civil Society: Acting as Global Citizens” in The Political Theory of Global Citizenship. London: Routledge, pp. 147-176. Quiz on the reading materials Recitation - Write a research paper on a topic related to globalization, with proper citation Research paper writing Independent research and writing Students will spend the final week completing their research papers. The Contemporary World Page 1 of 2 The Contemporary World Course Map GE Learning Outcomes Ethics Knowledge (Intellectual Competencies) 1. Analyze “texts” (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically L 2. Demonstrate proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, and use of new technologies) P 3. Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge P 4. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking P 5. Apply different analytical modes in problem solving L Values (Personal and Civic Responsibilities) 1. Appreciate the complexity of the human condition L 2. Interpret the human experience from various perspectives L 3. Examine the contemporary world from both Philippine and global perspectives L 4. Take responsibility for knowing and being Filipino O 5. Reflect critically on shared concerns L 6. Generate innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards O 7. Make decisions based on moral norms and imperatives P 8. Appreciate various art forms L 9. Contribute to aesthetics O