CONTEMPORARY WORLD-OBTEC-M 1-OBTEC-M-I-6 2GED-SS05-(M/TH 01:00PM-03:00PM/01:00PM-03:00PM)
The 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.