KEY ISSUE #1: TO WHAT
EXTENT SHOULD WE
EMBRACE GLOBALIZATION?
Chapter 2: Identity and the Forces of Globalization
What You Need to Know about This
Weeks Work!
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What is a Must Know? – Skim read the section and
create point form notes that you feel might be
important for an assignment, exam, quiz, etc. (Do this on
the computer or in your notebook – this is for yourself to
review)
I will highlight in Red the work that you need to email
me by the end of the working week. (Due Dates will be
linked to Power School)
Feel free to ask me any questions that you may have!
Just to Clarify
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Red items will be submitted to me, Ms. Smith,
through email. Shannon.smith@hfcrd.ab.ca
Red Items are due by the MONDAY of the following
work week.
Week 2 items will be due Week 3 on the Monday.
Week 3 items will be due Week 4 on the
Monday… and so on.
Chapter 2 Introduction
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What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity Affected by Some Economic,
Political, Environmental and Social Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
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How do Some Forces of Globalization Present Challenges to Identity?/How do Some Forces of
Globalization Provide Opportunities to Affirm and Promote Identity? P. 58-63
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Day 3
Discussion: Does globalization have a positive or negative affect on identity?
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Day 2
Focus on Skills: Detecting Bias
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Day 1
Day 4
Knowledge Assessment: Mid-unit Review
Something to Think About
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There are many words today that are used but are
not in the dictionary
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do you think that is?
Look up the word “glocal” on your electronic device
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does this word mean?
How does the globalizing world affect your
everyday life and vice versa?
What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity
Affected by Some Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
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Examine pages 44-45 and perform the following
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Create your MUST KNOWS
Task 1:
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You are going to create a chart that will analyze the forces and dimensions of
globalization and critically think about how they influence identity (Use the Chart
on the next slide as your template!) *Email me your finished copy!
Forces of Globalization are:
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Trade, Transportation, Communication and Media
Dimensions of Globalization are:
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Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity
Affected by Some Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
Key Points
Trade
Forces of
Globalization
Transportation
Communication
Media
Economic
Dimensions of
Globalization
Political
Environmental
Social
How it Shapes my
Identity
How my Identity
Shapes it
What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity
Affected by Some Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
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Trade as a Force
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People have always reached out to others to get goods that they cannot grow or
make themselves, available in their regions, better quality, less expensive,
different than what they can usually get
Goods can be imported and exported
Many businesses are owned by transnational corporations
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A company that is based in one country while developing products, goods and services
in another
Transnational Corporations provide jobs and services to many different countries
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But these might be low level jobs
Revenue from the product/service may be sent to the base country
What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity
Affected by Some Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
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Transportation as a Force
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Transportation is essential for trade
Today transportation can move more goods faster than ever before
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The evolution of the shipping container
Low transport costs make it economically sensible for countries to
produce and ship products
Development of transportation technology also has made it more
economically efficient
The more efficient transportation is, the faster globalization can spread
What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity
Affected by Some Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
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Communication as a Force
 The
computer revolutionized how information is shipped
 The creation of the Internet increased the connection of
the world
 Businesses
can now seek suppliers and customers easily
 Goods are much cheaper because of competition
 With PDAs you can easily be part of the economic process
What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity
Affected by Some Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
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Media as a Force
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With the creation of the world wide web, the importance of
interactive communication technology has become a part of every
day life
Media has easier access to you
Media concentration and convergence have changed the way
many media services operate
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Print and broadcast media work together
But this may reduce the number of media sources and reduce the
number of voices in media
What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity
Affected by Some Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
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Economic Dimension of Globalization
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Price is often a determining factor in buying decisions
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Lower the price the better the popularity of the product
Many economic factors contribute to prices
Economies of scale-producing large amounts of goods to sell
 Is supply greater than demand?
 Control of the trade process of goods
 Where can they find cheap labor?
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What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity
Affected by Some Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
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Political Dimension of Globalization
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Economic concerns can often affect political decisions
Countries need to be involved in transnational corporations to
keep prices competitive
Countries that offer special treatment to transnational
corporations may get business over others
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Reduced tariffs, cheap labor, turn a bling eye…
The World Trade Organization can often have a say in political
polices…
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The Banana Wars
What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity
Affected by Some Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
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Environmental Dimension of Globalization
 Environmental
considerations are often linked to
economic development
 The
Earth Summit
 Awareness of environmental issues
 The cost of producing goods on the environment
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Affects on biodiversity, sustainability of production, impact on
wild life
What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity
Affected by Some Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
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Social Dimension of Globalization
 All
three dimensions come together to create the social
dimension
 How
the wants and needs of the society are met
 The health of the society
 The economic health of the society
 Safety conditions of the society
 How it impacts the lifestyle of the society
What Are Some Forces of Globalization?/How is Identity
Affected by Some Economic, Political, Environmental and Social
Dimensions of Globalization? P. 44-55
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Quick Review (For your own notes – does not need
to be submitted to me)
 Brainstorm
Page- Choose one force/dimension of
globalization. On a sheet of paper/computer please
highlight the key points of the topic, how your identity
shapes it and how your identity is affected.
 Use words, sentences, and images to represent your
thoughts!
How Do Some Forces of Globalization Present Challenges to
Identity?/ How Do Some Forces of Globalization Provide
Opportunities to Affirm and Promote Identity Pg. 58-63
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Something to Think About…
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Imagine that the Australians have suddenly become a dominate world
power and have control over all of the countries in the world. Part of
their control requires that every culture become Australian. There are no
longer any other cultures allowed in the world. Your language is
Australian (including accents), your hobbies are Australian (hunting
dingos and riding kangaroos), your food is Australian (fried platypus
and alligator roast), and all aspects of your identity must become
Australian (language, culture, traditions, beliefs and values).
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What are some opportunities this Aussie take over presents to identity?
What are some challenges?
How Do Some Forces of Globalization Present Challenges to
Identity?/ How Do Some Forces of Globalization Provide
Opportunities to Affirm and Promote Identity Pg. 58-63
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Examining the Issue
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Individually create your MUST KNOWS
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What is acculturation, homogenization, accommodation and
assimilation?
T-Chart
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You are going to create a T-chart that will examine the
challenges and opportunities that globalization presents to
identity.
How does globalization promote identity?
 How does it challenge and destroy identity?
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How Do Some Forces of Globalization Present Challenges to
Identity?/ How Do Some Forces of Globalization Provide
Opportunities to Affirm and Promote Identity Pg. 58-63
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Globalization could lead to the following…
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Homogenization: the erasing of differences
Acculturation: cultural changes that occur when two cultures
accommodate or adapt to each others worldview
Accommodation: accepting and creating space for each culture
Assimilation: when a majority group absorbs a minority group and
cultural identity disappears
In any of these situations the language, cultures and traditions can
be drastically affected
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Languages can disappear
Cultures can also disappear…
How Do Some Forces of Globalization Present Challenges to
Identity?/ How Do Some Forces of Globalization Provide
Opportunities to Affirm and Promote Identity Pg. 58-63
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Globalization could lead to the following…
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Homogenization: the erasing of differences
Acculturation: cultural changes that occur when two cultures
accommodate or adapt to each others worldview
Accommodation: accepting and creating space for each culture
Assimilation: when a majority group absorbs a minority group and
cultural identity disappears
In any of these situations the language, cultures and traditions can
be drastically affected
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Languages can disappear
Cultures can also disappear…
How Do Some Forces of Globalization Present Challenges to
Identity?/ How Do Some Forces of Globalization Provide
Opportunities to Affirm and Promote Identity Pg. 58-63
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But this may also provide some minority groups the
opportunity to promote and affirm their culture
 Culture
revitalization may occur
 Use communication technology to promote their beliefs
and values
Focus on Skills: Detecting Bias Pg. 56-57
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“Globalization was created by the few for the many.”
“Globalization has enabled individuals, corporations
and nation-states to influence actions and events
around the world-faster, deeper and cheaper than
ever before-and equally to derive benefits from them”
What similarities and differences do you notice
between the two statements?
Focus on Skills: Detecting Bias Pg. 56-57
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What are the steps to detecting bias?
Read Pg. 56-57
 Detecting Bias Chart
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Detecting Bias Chart – Please Email me your completed
chart. (Chart is linked in Week 2 Content)
find an article that deals with this issue: The positives and
negatives of globalization
 Complete a Detecting Bias Chart on the article that you
have found!
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End of Chapter: Thinking About Your Challenge
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Reflective Questions to Think About:
 What
is your opinion on globalization so far? Is it beneficial
to embrace globalization fully or should we monitor and
control it?
What Needs to be Submitted?
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Chart – Forces of Globalization/ Dimensions of
Globalization
Detecting Bias Chart
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shannon.smith@hfcrd.ab.ca
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