Ge3-Week 1-3
Ge3-Week 1-3
Ge3-Week 1-3
Week 1: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the lesson, you should be able
to:
Metalanguage
In this section, the most essential terms relevant to the study of the Introduction
to the Contemporary World and to demonstrate ULOs will be operationally defined to
establish a common frame of reference as to how the texts work in your chosen field or
career. You will encounter these terms as we go through the study of curriculum. Please
refer to these definitions in case you will encounter difficulty in the in understanding
educational concepts.
Contemporary World. The circumstances and ideas of the present age; "in
modern times like these" modern times, modern world, present times.
Please proceed immediately to the “Essential Knowledge” part since the first
lesson is also definition of essential terms.
Essential Knowledge
To perform the aforesaid big picture (unit learning outcomes) for the first week of
the course, you need to fully understand the following essential knowledge that will be
laid down in the succeeding pages. Please note that you are not limited to exclusively
refer to these resources. Thus, you are expected to utilize other books, research articles
and other resources that are available in the university’s library e.g. ebrary,
search.proquest.com etc.
1. Definition of Globalization
1.a. It is the increasing interaction of people, states, or countries through the
growth of the international flow of money, ideas and culture. Thus,
globalization is primarily focused on economic process of integration that
has social and cultural aspects.
1.c. it is the ability to move and communicate easily with others all over the
world in order to conduct business internationally.
1.d. it is the free movement of goods, services and people across the world
seamless and integrated manner.
In 1897, Charles Taze Russell (of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract
Society) coined a related term, corporate giants. This term refers to the
largely national trusts and other large enterprises of the time.
In the early part of 1981, the term “globalization” had been used in
its economic sense. However, in the late half of the 1980’s Theodore
Levitt popularized the term “globalization” by bringing it into the
mainstream business audience.
3. Indicators of Globalization
The jet engine, the internet, e-banking, e-books, e-bike, the LRT,
MRT and other inventions of science and technology are attributable to the
spread of globalization. These are some of the modern offspring of
development in our infrastructure system. These improvements that people
enjoy today in this contemporary world have been major factors in
globalization which have generated further interdependence in economic
and cultural activities among nations.
4. Nature of Globalization
Globalization is a conglomerate of various multiple units located in
the different parts of the globe which are linked by common ownership.
The multiple limits draw on parts of the globe but all linked by common
ownership. Multiple units draw on a common pool of resources, such as
money, credit, information, patents, trade names and control systems. The
markets of the world. Human resources are highly diverse. Transactions
involving intellectual properties such as copyrights, patents, trademarks,
and process technologies are across the globe.
5. Dimensions of Globalization
The following are the dimensions of globalization:
8. Merits of Globalization
8.1 Global competition and imports keep a lid on prices such that
inflation is less likely to derail economic growth.
8.2 An open economy spur fast innovation with fresh ideas from
abroad.
8.3 Export jobs often pay more than other jobs.
8.4 Unfettered capital flow keeps interest rates low.
8.5 Living standards go up faster.
8.6 Productivity grows more quickly when countries produce goods and
services in which they are of comparative advantage.
8.7 Countries liberalize their visa rules and procedures so as to permit
the full flow of people from country to country.
8.8 It results in freeing up the unproductive sector to investment and
the productive sector to export related activities resulting in a win-
win situation for the world economy.
9. Demerits of Globalization
9.1 Several people lose their jobs when companies import cheap labor
or materials or shift production abroad.
9.2 Workers face pay cut demands from employers who often
threatens to export jobs.
9.3 Unregulated globalization can cause serious problems to poor and
developing countries in term of labor force, wages, benefits, job,
termination, and others.
9.4 High foreign stake on industries where it is not necessarily needed
could affect the economic growth of domestic enterprise.
9.5 Sovereignty of a country and company/ institution may be at stake.
12. Competition
Even if you want to avoid the globalization movement, you often
have no choice but to compete. The influx of foreign competitors in the US
limits the number of companies in some industries that can succeed
domestically. In the same way, if your competitors expand globally, you
have to consider following suit. Any money other companies make in
foreign markets, they products and services domestically.
Claudio, L & Abinales, P. (2018). The Contemporary World. Quezon City: C&E
Publishing Inc.
Let’s Check!
Activity 1. Now that you know the most essential terms in the study of The
Contemporary World. Let us try to check your understanding of these terms. In the
space provided, write the term/s being asked in the following statements:
_________5. He coined a related term, corporate giants and this term refers to the
largely national trusts and other large enterprises of the time.
_________6. It is the free movement of goods, services and people across the world in
a seamless and integrated manner.
__________10. This theory states that countries that are good of producing particular
good are better off exporting it to countries that are less efficient at producing that good.
Words to Know!
Activity 1. Define the following terms according to your understanding.
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Brush Up!
Activity 3. Reflection Figure: Below is a reflection figure that looks like a human figure.
Determine what you have learned (the knowledge that serves as your foundation to
stand and keep); the things you have realized and appreciated (attitude towards
learning) and the things that you discovered (skills that you will cherish in life). Fill in
each part the reflection figure.
Things I have
learned
(knowledge)
Things I have
realized and
appreciated
(attitudes)
Big
Things I have
Picture B discovered
(skills)
Week 2: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the
unit, you are expected to
Essential Knowledge
To perform the aforesaid big picture (unit learning outcomes) for the 2 nd week of
the course, you need to fully understand the following essential knowledge that will be
laid down in the succeeding pages. Please note that you are not limited to exclusively
refer to these resources. Thus, you are expected to utilize other books, research articles
and other resources that are available in the university’s library e.g. ebrary,
search.proquest.com etc.
Self Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you further
understand the lesson:
Ariola, M (2018). The Contemporary World. Manila: Unlimited Books Library Services &
Publishing Inc.
Claudio, L & Abinales, P. (2018). The Contemporary World. Quezon City: C&E
Publishing Inc.
Let’s Check!
Activity 1. Now you already understand of globalization of world economics. Let us try
to check your understanding. In the space provided, write the term/s being asked in the
following statements:
___________ 1. This period was the emerging eras of nations-states and the formation
of more central governments.
___________ 2. It deals with the natural order and movement of trade.
___________3. This term refers to the international exchange of goods and services
that is expressed in monetary units of money.
___________4. He used the economic turmoil to challenge the consensus around
Keynes’s ideas.
___________ 5. This theory views government to have participation in deciding which
countries to alter the amount, composition and direction of goods.
Let’s Analyze
Activity 2. Discuss and explain the following.
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3. Compare and contrast the assumption of the original Bretton Woods system with
those of the Washington Consensus.
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Brush Up!
Activity 1. Reflection Figure: Below is a reflection figure that looks like a human figure.
Determine what you have learned (the knowledge that serves as your foundation to
stand and keep); the things you have realized and appreciated (attitude towards
learning) and the things that you discovered (skills that you will cherish in life). Fill in
each part the reflection figure.
Things I have
learned
(knowledge)
Things I have
realized and
appreciated
(attitudes)
Big Picture C
Week 3: Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO): At the end of the unit, you are expected to
Metalanguage
In this section, understand the history of global politics as well as the difference
between internationalism and globalization and know the definition of state and nation.
Demonstrate ULOs will be operationally defined to establish a common frame of
reference as to how the texts work in your chosen field or career. You will encounter
these terms as we go through the study of curriculum. Please refer to these definitions
in case you will encounter difficulty in the in understanding educational concepts.
Essential Knowledge
To perform the aforesaid big picture (unit learning outcomes) for the 3rd week of
the course, you need to fully understand the following essential knowledge that will be
laid down in the succeeding pages. Please note that you are not limited to exclusively
refer to these resources. Thus, you are expected to utilize other books, research articles
and other resources that are available in the university’s library e.g. ebrary,
search.proquest.com etc.
31. Internationalism
The Westphalian and Concert systems divided the world into
separate, sovereign entities. Since the existence of this interstate system,
there have been attempts to transcend it. Some, like Bonaparte, directly
challenged the system by infringing on other states’ sovereign, while
others sought to imagine other systems of governance that go beyond, but
do not necessarily challenge, sovereignty. Still, others imagine a system of
heightened interaction between various sovereign states, particularly the
desire for greater cooperation and unity among states and peoples. This
desire is called internationalism.
The league came into being that same year. Ironically and
unfortunately for Wilson, the United States was not able to join the
organization due to strong opposition from the Senate. The League was
also unable to hinder another war from breaking out. It was practically
helpless to prevent the onset and intensification of World War II. On one
side of the war were the Axis Powers---Hitler’s Germany, Mussolini’s Italy,
and Hirohito’s Japan—who were ultra-nationalists that had an instinctive
disdain for internationalism and preferred to violently impose their
dominance over other nations. It was in the midst of this war between the
Axis Powers and Allied Powers (composed of the United States, United
Kingdom, France, Holland, and Belgium) that internationalism would be
eclipsed.
Despite its failure, the League gave birth to some of the more task-
specific international organizations that are still around until today, the
most popular of which are the World Health Organizations (WHO) and the
International Labour Organization (ILO). More importantly, it would serve
as the blueprint for future forms of international cooperation. In this
respect, despite its organizations dissolution, the League of Nations’
principle survived World War II.
Marx died in 1883, but his followers soon sought to make his vision
concrete by establishing their international organization. The Socialist
International (SI) was union of European socialist and labor parties
establish in Paris in 1889. Although short-lived, the SI’s achievements
included the declaration of May 1 as Labor Day and the creation of an
International Women’s Day. Most importantly, it initiated the successful
campaign for an 8-hour workday.
32. Conclusion
This lesson examined the roots of the international system. In
tracing these roots, a short history of internationalism is but one window
into the broader phenomenon of globalization. Nevertheless, it is a very
crucial aspect of globalization since global interactions are heightened by
the increased interdependence of states. This increased interdependence
manifests itself not just through state-to-state relations. Increasing,
international relations are also facilitated by international organizations
that promote global norms and policies. The most prominent example of
this organization, of course, is the United Nations.
Self Help: You can also refer to the sources below to help you further
understand the lesson:
Ariola, M (2018). The Contemporary World. Manila: Unlimited Books Library Services &
Publishing Inc.
Claudio, L & Abinales, P. (2018). The Contemporary World. Quezon City: C&E
Publishing Inc.
__________ 1. It served as the central body of directing Communist parties all over the
world.
___________ 2. It is a system of heightened interaction between various sovereign
states, particularly the desire for greater cooperation and unity among states and
peoples.
___________ 3. A British philosopher who coined the word “international law” in 1780.
___________ 4. It means that a state’s policies and procedures are independent of the
interventions of other states.
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__________ 7. Four attributes of the state.
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Let’s Analyze
Activity 2. Define the following terms according to your understanding.
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