globalization: 101 introduction to globalization language of the discipline – –what is...
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GLOBALIZATION: 101
Introduction to Globalization
• Language of the discipline –– What is globalization?
• INTERCONNECTEDNESS– Movement of people
• Knowledge and ideas• Goods and money across national borders• Modernization• “global marketplace”• 1. Based on the video, what can you add to the
definition/explanation of globalization?– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oTLyPPrZE4
Historical Background• Silk Road
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhhneQ3WWIk
• Age of Exploration > “discovery” of the Americas– http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=c8bt_AqC-UQ
• Transportation & Communication Revolutions
The Two Sides of Globalization
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh03fuIlQNI
• 2. Based on the video & discussion, do you think the pros outweigh the cons of globalization? Explain
• Positive view: Share the “wealth”– Societies become richer– Trade, exchange of knowledge– Vs…
• Negative view: Threat to culture– Exploitation of the poor by the rich– At times, the rise of extremist groups– 3.List examples when exploitation has occurred
Ethical Issues
• Positive impact – – increased GDP– Opportunities for development
• Negative impact –– North vs. South– Led to growing discontent/demonstrations– 4. What is outsourcing? – 5. In your opinion, is globalization more positive
or negative? Explain why.
Culture and Globalization
• “digital divide”• “CNN-ization”• “McDonaldsization”• “Disneylandization”• 6.How has culture &
globalization changed over time? Be specific
Big Idea?
• 7. What is the “big idea” of globalization?