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?