I. What does Globalization mean to YOU? Both parts A and B are to be completed for
homework! Use the discussion link to post your paragraphs.
As students living in the United States, Globalization has impacted us in many ways. We
drink Coke, eat Tex-Mex food, play Nintendo’s Wii and use Nokia cell phones. American
troops are engaged in two wars in Asia and our country is dependent on foreign oil and
products made in Chinese factories. With all of this in mind it is time to ask ourselves the
question: 'What does Globalization have to do with me?'
A. Let us begin by looking at what the world would look like if it were a village made up of
100 people. This provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the world we live in. Before
you watch the video, Miniature Earth, take time to consider the following:
The world around us often sends a wake up call. Sometimes this is in the form of a new
idea or powerful emotion. Use the Web video, “Miniature Earth”, to explore the topic of
globalization, looking for something that calls to you personally. When you find it, think
about the scene, example, information, image, or whatever related to the topic that was
most powerful to you. Examine more deeply the thoughts that you had, find the abstract
idea that is at the heart of your reflection. In other words, what Big Idea, Truth of Emotion
resonates with you most as you watch this video. Examples include concepts like
'happiness,' 'honesty,' 'equality,' 'love,' and 'friendship.' Write a short paragraph that
explains and highlights an abstraction you identified in this video. Post your paragraph to
your class’s Wiki page.
B. One of the components of globalization is the interconnectedness of the world through
technology. Innovations are created or modified at a rapid rate and thus the world is
changing as a result. In fact, the video that you will watch is about a year old, but some of
the information is already out-of-date due to rapidly changing technology and its quick
diffusion around the world. Watch the video, Did You Know, and contemplate the impact
technology has and will have on you and the world. Next, watch an 18 minute video clip
from PBS about globalization and education
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wherewestand/reports/globalization/video-report/7/
After you have watch both videos, think about the last frame of the “Did You Know” video
which asks the question, “So what does it all mean?”. In a paragraph, please respond to
that very question. What does globalization as it was presented in both videos mean to
you personally and globally? Post your paragraph to your class’s Wiki page.
To Start your in class group assignment click on the appropriate link below.
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II. How does Globalization impact individuals and the World?
Globalization can be a complicated issue. Adding to the difficulty in understanding this
multifaceted subject is that fact that it involves many economic terms and concepts.
A. Take this quiz http://quizlet.com/_pfj1 on economic vocabulary terms that are associated with
globalization. Once you are confident that you know what these terms mean, move onto part B.
B. Your group as been assigned the “Pro-Globalization” position. Decide which of the following
are points/arguments for “Pro- Globalization”. Be sure to explain why each term belongs on
your group's assigned side. Some terms can be on both sides of the Globalization debate.
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Trickle down theory
Natural progression
IMF and World Bank
Weak environmental laws
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Bubble economies
Sweatshops
Export economies
Specializing in the marketplace
Economic convergence
Promoting efficiency
“Wealth Gap” btw. the rich & poor
Instantaneous global economy
North American and European Transnational firms
Diffusion of technology & ideas