INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SOCIETY

Course Code: INTGLOS

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Faculty: Takamichi Serizawa, Ph.D.
Course Description:
The course explores the foundational concepts and theories to understand the
dynamics of International Relations. INTGLOS program raises awareness on issues
relevant to the world polity and the interaction of contemporary civilization, in lieu
of the emerging power structures of the 21st century. The lecture will address the
issues varied as wars and conflicts, poverty and development, nationalism,
terrorism and security, gender and identity, and religion. The lecture will
also introduce important intellectuals and activists greatly concerned with each
topic. The Global Politics by Andrew Heywood (Palgrave, 2011) will be used as the
main textbook. Students are assigned to read and discuss additional materials in
case the instructor finds a need. The desired learning outcomes of the course are
1) attaining critical inquiry on the various issues surrounding globalization, 2)
understanding the changes of Philippine society in relation to globalization and 3)
having critical perspectives for the world politics going beyond national and
international paradigms.
* This course is required to qualify for AB International Studies majors.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO):
The following lists knowledge and skills that students are expected to
demonstrate. This is based on the Lasallian Guiding Principles (LGP).
Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the
following:
ELGA

LEARNING OUTCOME

Socially Responsive Christian

Achiever & Critical Global Citizen

Students are expected to understand and use course

materials to develop analytical skills.

Competent Professional

Students are expected to write an academic essay that

clearly explains and analyzes a particular contemporary
issues of globalization

Technologically Proficient

Students are expected to use research gathered to

produce though-provoking Power Point presentations on
chosen topic.

Topics/ Course Outline:

Week
Topic
1 to 4
Introducing Global Politics

5 to 7

8 to 10

Required Readings
Heywood, 1-23

What is Global Politics?

Lenses on Global Politics
Globalization
Theories of Global Politics

Heywood, 53 82

Mainstream Perspective
Critical Perspectives
Midterm Exam (TBA)

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Historical Context

Heywood, 25 52

11 to 13

14

Making of the Modern World

The Short 20th Century: 1914-90
The World Since 1990
The Economy in the Global
Age
Capitalism and Neoliberalism
Global Capitalism in Crisis
Final Exam and Submission of
Group Essay

Heywood, 83- 110

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Group Presentation for INTGLOS Activity

1) General Theories
A: Marxism
D: Post Colonialism
B: Social Constructivism
E: Feminism
C: Post Structuralism
F: Green Politics
2) Specific Topics
A: Identity/Culture
B: Poverty
C: Terrorism

D: Environment
E: Migration
F: Gender

Primary Textbook:
Heywood, A. (2011). Global politics. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
Requirements:
Midterm Examination: 25%
Final Examination: 25%
Group Presentation 1: 10%
Group Presentation 2: 10%
Group Essay: 20%
Attendance/ Class Participation: 10%
Classroom Policies:
Electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the classroom. Cellphones,
laptops, and tablets must NOT be used during the class. Taking photos of
the power point slides/ lectures will NOT be permitted.
Attendance will be checked regularly. The university policy on absences will
be strictly implemented.
Submit all requirements on time.
Computation of grade will be transparent. Strictly no negotiation of final
grade.
Takamichi Serizawa, Ph.D.
Email: takamichi.serizawa@dlsu.edu.ph
Office: International Studies Department, 4th flr. Faculty Center, De La Salle
University,
2401 Taft Ave., Manila