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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”
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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?