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GENERAL EDUCATION
MODULE 1
In this module, the foundation for the rest of the semester will be set through general but
contextualized discussions on development and globalization. Various lenses will be explored, and
so will the differences between theory and reality be. This concept shall guide the discussions from
here onwards.
Topic: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives on Development, Underdevelopment,
Modernization, and Globalization
Reading Materials:
1. McMichael, Philip. (2016). Development: Theory and Reality. Development and Social
Change - A Global Perspective. Sixth Edition. London: Sage Publications, Inc. pp. 1-23.
2. Held, D. and McGrew, A. (2000). The Great Globalization Debate: An Introduction. Global
Transformations Reader. London: TJ International. pp. 1-50.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, the students are expected to:
1. Define development and globalization based on its historical and contemporary
perspectives;
2. Contextualize development and globalization based on the current realities of Filipinos;
3. Reflect on how ‘development’ and ‘globalization’ entrench or can possibly minimize, if not
eradicate, social structures (i.e., on global and local scales); and
4. Argue for or against the shift from the globalization project to the sustainability project.
Formative Assessment 1
Instructions : Write a reflection essay on how development and globalization entrench or can
possibly minimize, if not eradicate, social structures. Use the following questions as your guide in
writing the reflection.
1. How is development connected with the entrenchment of global and local hierarchies?
2. As a Filipino of the contemporary world, what do you think is the most viable way to
minimize, if not eradicate, such structures that seem to pose large problems surrounding
development?
Specifics:
1. Assessment is to be accomplished individually.
2. Style and format:
o TNR/Calibri 12, 1.5 spacing, normal margin, justified, short bond paper
o APA format, maximum of 2 pages only, references on a separate page.
3. File extension: docx or pdf only
3. Filename: FA#_Surname, first name
Deadline: Strictly no late submissions.
RUBRICS
Criteria Full Marks Good Fair Needs
Improvement
Depth of The reflection is an The reflection is an The reflection The reflection
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Reflection in-depth analysis of analysis of the attempts to analyze contains a vague
(8 points) the learning learning the learning analysis of the
experience: from experience: from experience but only learning experience
one’s self- one’s self- to a rudimentary
realization or others realization or level about oneself
and appreciation to others. and others.
the topic discussed.
8-7 4-3
2-1
6-5
Scholastic The reflection The reflection The reflection The reflection has
Connections articulated multiple articulates attempts to little to no
(8 points) connections well connections articulate articulation or any
between his/her between his/her connections connection to
learning experience learning experience between this source materials or
and from source and content source learning experience other learning
materials, past materials, past and content from experiences.
learning learning source materials,
experiences and/or experiences, and/or past learning
future goals. future goals. experiences, and/or
future goals but is
vague and/or
unclear.
8-7
6-5 4-3
2-1
Manner and Style The essay contains The essay contains The essay vaguely Thesis and/or
(4 points) a detailed a background, a presents problem is vague or
background, a thesis statement, background details unclear.
thesis statement, satisfactory and thesis Background details
clear discussions discussions and statement. There are seemingly
and relevant explanation, and a might be irrelevant random, unclear, or
explanation, and a conclusion that information as not related
conclusion that anchors on the well, and a to the topic. The
anchors on the discussion. conclusion that conclusion either
discussion barely anchors on barely anchors on
succinctly the discussion. the discussion or is
irrelevant, or non-
existent.
2 1
4 3
Total: 20 points Reference: 2 ([Link])
Formative Assessment 2
Instructions: Write an argumentative essay on the current state of development in the Philippines.
Choose 1 Philippine development issue and investigate its current status. Your investigation of the
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issue should lead you to argue for or against the shift of our development framework as discussed
by McMichael’s theory on development. Cite concrete and feasible examples to strengthen your
arguments.
1. Do you agree that there should be a shift from the globalization project to the
sustainability project?
2. Considering the Filipino social reality, how should we ultimately understand development?
Specifics:
1. Assessment is to be accomplished individually.
2. Style and format:
o TNR/Calibri 12, 1.5 spacing, normal margin, justified, short bond paper
o APA format, maximum of 2 pages only, references on a separate page.
3. File extension: docx or pdf only
4. Filename: FA#_Surname, first name
5. Deadline: Strictly no late submissions.
RUBRICS
Criteria Full Marks Good Fair Needs
Improvement
Argumentation Main argument is Argument is Argument is Argument is
(10 points) stated clearly and present but vague somewhat present unclear or not
developed with and only somewhat but vague and present in the
evidence over the developed over the undeveloped in the essay.
course of the essay. course of the essay. essay.
Little to no details
Details are Details are relevant Some details are are present and are
relevant, original, but some are present, but most unconvincingly
and convincingly unconvincingly are too general and interpreted.
interpreted. Essay interpreted. are unconvincingly Offers simplistic
contained main Essay contained interpreted. There reasoning. There is
points that are well some main points were attempts to poor development
developed with but lacks in detail elucidate main of ideas. Refutation
supporting details. and development. points but all lack is missing or vague.
There are There are some development.
paragraphs which paragraphs which Refutation
refute and refute and paragraph/s are
acknowledge acknowledge the missing and/or
opposing views and opposing view but vague
summarizes their does not summarize
main points. points.
8-6
10-9 5-3
2-1
Evidence Source material is Source material is Some source Sources may be
(6 points) smoothly integrated used. There is material is used but missing or lacking.
in the essay. There sufficient evidence integration may be There is overuse of
is compelling which links to the awkward. Sources quotations and/or
evidence which thesis statement. are documented but poor paraphrasing
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supports the thesis Citation is in the many are not in the to substitute
statement and desired format. desired format or writer’s own ideas.
develops a cohesive lack credibility.
analysis.
Citation is accurate
and in the desired
format.
6 3-2 1
5-4
Manner and Style The essay The essay contains The essay vaguely Thesis and/or
(4 points) completely some detailed presents problem is vague or
contains a detailed background, a background details unclear.
background, a thesis statement, and thesis Background details
thesis statement, satisfactory statement. There are seemingly
clear discussions discussions and might be irrelevant random, unclear, or
and relevant explanation, and a information as not related
explanation, and a conclusion that well, and a to the topic. The
conclusion that anchors on the conclusion that conclusion either
anchors on the discussion. barely anchors on barely anchors on
discussion the discussion. the discussion or is
succinctly. irrelevant, or non-
existent.
2 1
4 3
Total: 20 points