The document outlines the course structure and classroom policies for GECC 104 (The Contemporary World) at St. John Paul II College of Davao, including grading components and house rules to promote a conducive learning environment. It introduces key concepts related to globalization, including definitions, metaphors such as 'solid' and 'liquid' globalization, and theories of cultural globalization. Lastly, it emphasizes the significant impacts of globalization on communication, culture, and societal structures, urging students to critically engage with these effects.