This course introduces students to the contemporary world by examining multifaceted phenomenon of globalization. Using various disciplines of social sciences, it examines the economics, social, political, technological, and other transformation that are created to increase awareness of interconnectedness of people and places around the globe.
This provides an overview of the various debates in global governance, development, and sustainability. Exposed to the world outside the Philippines, you will be inculcated a sense of global citizenship and global ethical responsibility.
At the end of the semester, you 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; and
5. assess the effects of globalization on different social units and their responses.
B. Skills
1. internalize 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
- Instructor: Elisa Hiñola