Northern Mindanao Colleges, Inc.

Atega St. Brgy 11, City of Cabadbaran

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Outcome – Based Course Syllabus

GEC 7 : The Contemporary World

Institutional Vision, Mission and Goals:

Vision: Northern Mindanao Colleges, Inc. envisions globally competitive, academically excellent, socially responsible, morally and spiritually
upright individuals through technological, educational and holistic development.

Mission: Educates and molds individuals into productive and valuable citizens in the country and to be globally competitive, equipped with
technologically advanced knowledge and skills to meet the demands of the dynamic society.

Objectives:
 To offer additional programs that are globally competitive.
 To develop students and produce graduates with global competitiveness in their field of expertise.
 To equip the students with the knowledge, skills, right attitude, and values formation relevant to the requirements of the local,
regional, and national economy.
 To upgrade the teachers’ professional and emotional growth.
 To establish linkages with the Alumni, PTCA, LGU and other stakeholders in order to gain support on its various programs and projects.
 To enhance and strengthen the corporate social responsibilities among various stakeholders
 To intensify the research program of the undergraduate and graduate studies.
 To conduct institutional research.

Institutional Intended Learning Outcomes:

a. Demonstrate excellence in their chosen field.
b. Execute technological knowledge and skills to be globally competitive.
c. Practice social and environmental responsibilities.
d. Recognize linkages and partnership with the communities and developmental organizations for the promotion of peace, work and
sustainable development.
Program Vision, Mission and Goals:

Vision: The College of Teacher Education is envisioned to be a leading academic provider of globally competent and efficient teachers of the future
through quality and affordable education, focusing on the effective and holistic professional development in a dynamic society.

Mission: The College of Teacher Education of Northern Mindanao Colleges Inc., commits to provide interdisciplinary, and value-laden courses in teacher
education; to produce quality empowered and committed teachers in the country.
Goals: The College of Teacher Education aims to:
1. Help prepare students to be highly competent in their teaching profession, involvement in community outreach program and services.
2. Develop pedagogical knowledge, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
3. Collaborate with students, parents, community members and colleagues to support student learning and development.
4. Create a classroom environment that facilitates learning climate that encourages fairness, positive social interactions, active learning and
self-motivated individuals.

Program Intended Learning Outcomes: The graduates have the ability to:
Common to all programs in all types of schools:

a. Discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 description)
b. Communicate effectively using both English and Filipino, orally and in writing.
c. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF level descriptor)
d. Exemplify professional, social and ethical responsibility.
e. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on R.A. 77220)
f. Demonstrate holistic learning imbued with moral values, enhanced comparative knowledge, analytical and critical thinking.
g. Apply culture of excellence in order to be locally and globally competitive.
h. Develop the horizons of critical thinking and communication skills.
i. Carry out basic mathematical and statistical computations and use appropriate technologies in the analysis of data.
j. Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions, both orally and in writing, to other scientists, decision makers and the public.
k. Relate science and mathematics to other disciplines.
l. Design and perform safe and responsible techniques and procedures in laboratory or field practices.
m. Critically evaluate input from others.
n. Appreciate the limitations and implications of science in everyday life.
o. Commit to the integrity of data.
Course Intended Learning Outcome
At the end of the course, the students must have:
1. Classify the different concepts and approaches to globalization.
2. Describe the emergence of global economic and political system.
3. Analyze the various contemporary drivers of globalization.
4. Define the state and the nation.
5. Assess the effects of globalization on different social units and their responses.
6. Analyze contemporary news events in the context of globalization as well as global issues in relation to Filipinos and the Philippines.
7. Create a reflective journal on the approaches of globalization.
8. Create and present a multimedia presentation on the effects of globalization.
9. Articulate personal positions on various global issues.
10. Identify the ethical implications of global citizenship.

A. Course Code : GEC 7

B. Course Title : The Contemporary World

C. 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.

D. Credit Unit : 3 units

E. Contact Hours : 3 hours per week

F. Pre-requisite : none
 G. Course Content :

Time Teaching and Resource References Assessment Tasks

Topics Desired Learning Outcome
Frame Learning Activities Materials
 State the VMGOs of the  Lecture  Student  NORMI Student Handbook  Formative Test
Course Orientation: Institution.  Interactive Handbook  Institution’s DRRM Flyer  Accomplished
 NORMI VMGO Relate the VMGOs to the global Discussion  Flyer Worksheet
Week 1  Grading System competencies.  Cooperative  Activity  Examination
 Course Policy  Orient oneself to the Course learning Worksheet
policy.

 Define globalization in different  Truth  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
perspectives. statements  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
 Differentiate the competing  Lecture Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheet
 What is definition of globalization.  Interactive  Activity and E Publishing,  Reaction/
Week 2 Globalization? Discussion Worksheet Philippines, 2018. Reflection Paper
 Narrate a personal experience of  Cooperative  Magazines  The Contemporary World.  Examination
globalization. Learning Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
2018.
 Define economic globalization.  Truth  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
 Identify the actors facilitate statements  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Position Paper
economic globalization.  Lecture Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C  Timeline
 Articulate one’s stance on global  Interactive  Activity and E Publishing,  Examination
 Globalization of
economic integration. Discussion Worksheet Philippines, 2018.
World Economics
 Cooperative  News  The Contemporary World.
Learning Articles Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
2018.
 Group  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
 Identify the key events in the Reporting  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
 History of Global development of international  Lecture Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheet
Politics: Creating relations.  Interactive  Activity and E Publishing,  Timeline
Week 3
and International  Distinguish the competing Discussion Worksheet Philippines, 2018.  Examination
Order conceptions of internationalism.  Cooperative  News The Contemporary World.
 Discuss the historical evolution of Learning Articles Aldama, Prince Kennex R. Rex
international politics. Bookstore, Philippines, 2018.
 Define global governance.  Group  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
 Contemporary  Identify the roles and functions of Reporting  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
Week 4 Global the United Nations.  Lecture Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheets
Governance  Determine the challenges of  Interactive  Activity and E Publishing,  Reaction/
global governance in the 21st  Cooperative Worksheet Philippines, 2018. Reflection Paper
 century. Learning  News  The Contemporary World.  Examination
Articles Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
2018.
 Differentiate between  Group  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
regionalization and globalization. Reporting  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
 Explain how regions are formed  Lecture Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheets
and kept together.  Interactive  Activity and E Publishing,  Reaction Paper
 Discuss the advantages and Discussion Worksheet Philippines, 2018.  Recitation
disadvantages of regionalism.  Cooperative  News  The Contemporary World.
Week 5  A World of Region
 Identify the factors leading to a Learning Articles Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
greater integration of the Asian Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
region. 2018.
 Associate the factors leading to a
greater integration of the Asian
region.
 Explain how globalization affects  Group  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
religious practices and beliefs. Reporting  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
 Identify the various religious  Lecture Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheets
responses to globalization.  Interactive  Activity and E Publishing,  Reaction/
 The Globalization
Week 6  Discuss the future religion in a Discussion Worksheet Philippines, 2018. Reflection Paper
of Religion
globalized world.  Cooperative  News  The Contemporary World.  Quiz
Learning Articles Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
2018.
 Anatomize how various media  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
drive different forms of global  Lecture  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
integration.  Interactive Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheets
 Compare the social impacts of Discussion  Activity  Reaction/
and E Publishing,
 Media and different media on the processes  Cooperative Worksheet Reflection Paper
of globalization. Learning  News Philippines, 2018.  Recitation
Globalization
 Define responsible media Articles  The Contemporary World.
consumption. Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
2018.
 Explain why globalization is a  Group  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
spatial phenomenon. Reporting  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
 Associate the attributes of global  Lecture Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheets
city.  Interactive  Activity  Reaction/
Week 7  The Global City and E Publishing,
 Anatomize how cities serve as Discussion Worksheet Reflection Paper
engines of globalization.  Cooperative  News Philippines, 2018.  Examination
Learning Articles  The Contemporary World.
Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
 Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
2018.
 Discuss the relationship between  Group  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
population and economic Reporting  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
welfare.  Lecture Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheets
 Identify the effects of aging and  Interactive  Activity  Reflection Paper
and E Publishing,
 Global overpopulation. Discussion Worksheet  Examination
Week 8  Differentiate between contrasting  Cooperative  News Philippines, 2018.
Demography
positions over reproductive Learning Articles  The Contemporary World.
health. Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
2018.
 Explain why states regulate  Group  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
migration. Reporting  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
 Associate the reasons for the  Lecture Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheets
migration of people.  Interactive  Activity  Reflection Paper
and E Publishing,
 Discuss the effects of global Discussion Worksheet  Examination
Week 9  Global Migration migration on the economic well-  Cooperative  News Philippines, 2018.
being of states. Learning Articles  The Contemporary World.
Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
2018.
 Discuss the origins and  Reporting  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
manifestations of global  Lecture  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
environmental crises.  Interactive Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheets
 Relate everyday encounters with Discussion  Activity  Reaction Paper
and E Publishing,
population, global warming,  Cooperative Worksheet  Recitation
 Environmental Philippines, 2018.
desertification, ozone depletion, Learning  News
Week Crises and  The Contemporary World.
and many others with a larger Articles
10 Sustainable Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
picture of environmental
Development
degradation. Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
 Examine the policies and 2018.
programs of governments around
the world that address
environmental crises.
 Define global food security.  Reporting  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
 Identify existing models of global  Lecture  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
food security.  Interactive Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheets
Week  Global Food
Discussion  Activity  Reaction Paper
11 Security and E Publishing,
 Cooperative Worksheet  Examination
Learning  News Philippines, 2018.
Articles  The Contemporary World.
 Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
2018.
 Articulate personal definition of  Reporting  Textbook  The Contemporary World.  Formative Test
global citizenship.  Lecture  Online Claudio, Lisandro E  Accomplished
 Identify and appreciate the  Interactive Resources &Abinales, Patricio N., C Worksheets
ethical obligation of global Discussion  Activity  Reaction/
and E Publishing,
citizenship.  Cooperative Worksheet Reflection Paper
 Global Citizenship Learning  News Philippines, 2018.  Examination
Articles  The Contemporary World.
Aldama, Prince Kennex R.
Rex Bookstore, Philippines,
2018.
 Create and present a reflective  Lecture  Textbook  A Primer on the Conduct  Formative Test
journal on the approaches  Interactive  Online of Research. Rocina, Jose  Reflective journal
globalization. Discussion Resources Aims R. et al, Jimczyville  Reflection
 Examine all areas of  Activity
 Cooperative Publications, Philippines,
 Reflective Journal Contemporary World. Worksheet
Week Learning 2016.
Writing
12-13  Search and  Developing Sklills in Writing
Research a Research. Ramos, Lurida
 Oral D., Mind Shapers Co., Inc.,
Presentation Philippines, 2010.

 Create and present a multimedia  Lecture  Textbook  A Primer on the Conduct  Movie Creations
presentation on the effects of  Interactive  Online of Research. Rocina, Jose
globalization. Discussion Resources Aims R. et al, Jimczyville
 Activity
 Cooperative Publications, Philippines,
Worksheet
Week  Multimedia Learning 2016.
14 -16 Presentation  Oral  Developing Sklills in Writing
Presentation a Research. Ramos, Lurida
D., Mind Shapers Co., Inc.,
Philippines, 2010.
F. Grading System:

Periodic Exam 50%; Class Performance involves the following:

Performance 40% Class Behavior and Interaction
Attendance 10% Prompt Compliance of Project and Agreements
Total 100% Quizzes, Reaction and Reflection Logs, Portfolio
individual, cooperative and Learning Activities and
multimedia presentations.

Revised by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

NIKO L. TERANO DR. VERNIE P. OJEDA PAZFEGURITA P. MONDEJAR-OJEDA Ph.D., D.M.

Course Instructor Dean – College of Teacher Education Director of Academic Affairs