GLOBALIZATION: 101
Introduction to Globalization
• Language of the discipline –
– What is globalization?
• INTERCONNECTEDNESS
– Movement of people
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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/w
atch?v=hhhneQ3WWIk
• Age of Exploration >
“discovery” of the Americas
– http://www.youtube.com/w
atch?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
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“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?