AP Human Geography Week #30 Spring 2015
AP Human Geography 4/13/15 OBJECTIVE: Demonstrate mastery of Chapter#12 – Industry & Services. APHugVI.B.4 Language objective: Write about globalization. I. Journal#83pt.A -watch the following: -Does China have a secret plan to take America’s place?Does China have a secret plan to take America’s place? II. Journal#83pt.B -notes on globalization Homework: Read p Notice: 32 Days until the AP Test May 15 th
The week ahead Tomorrow 4/14* – No SST - Film: South Africa Wednesday 4/15* - Journal#84 Thursday 4/16 – ½ Day Parent Teacher Conference Friday 4/17 – TBA
Globalization Geographer Andrew Kirby explains that with globalization, we are living “not so much in a world without boundaries, or in a world without geography – but more literally, in a world, as opposed to a neighborhood or a region.”
What is Globalization? A set of processes that are: -increasing interactions -deepening relationships -heightening interdependence without regard to country borders. A set of outcomes that are: -unevenly distributed -varying across scales -differently manifested throughout the world.
The Backbone of Globalization is Trade Every CEO, reader or writer of a weblog or blog, protestor at a world trade meeting is participating in globalization. When we buy shoes, clothes or food that was produced overseas-we are participating in Globalization. Globalization occurs at many scales-macro- world wide and micro local with many differing impacts.
Pro-Globalization Argument The backbone of Globalization is trade. Economists-Keith Maskus argues-free trade raise the well-being of all countries since they specialize in what they produce most efficiently. Globalization promotes innovation and greater use of technology. It has helped to open many closed political systems It has broadened the horizons of many people world wide.
What are the Goals of Globalization? Depends on who you ask: World Economic Forum – an annual meeting held in Davos, Switzerland. Participants typically: - champion free trade - represent large corporations
World Social Forum Goal of the World Social Forum: Find alternatives to the decisions being made at the World Economic Forum. Participants are a network of anti-globalizationists.
Korean farmers demonstrate- December 2005 WTO Meeting in Hong Kong. World Trade Organization’s mission is to lower trade barriers and establish ground rules for international trade. The World Bank, officially known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) both make loans to countries that need money for development projects
French McDonald's vandalized Led by Jose Bove's association of small farmers, protesters vandalize a McDonald's restaurant in southern France in August Bove's trial a year later stimulated comparable protests. The American fast-food chain had come to symbolize the two-sided force of globalization and Americanization. French McDonald's vandalized
McDonald’s in Moscow
Homework Read p Continue working on Chapter#10 Guided Reading.
AP Human Geography 4/14/15 OBJECTIVE: Examine Apartheid in South Africa. APHugVI.A.4 Language objective: Write about Apartheid. I. Administrative Stuff -Attendance -Next Test: Ch#10 Monday April 27 th II. Return of Chapter#12 Test III. Film: The 20 th Century with Mike Wallace -questions on the film “South Africa: Free At Last” Homework: Read p Notice: 31 Days until the AP Test May 15 th
Homework Read p Continue working on Chapter#10 Guided Reading.
AP Human Geography 4/15/15 OBJECTIVE: Continue examination of globalization. APHugV.C.2 Language objective: Write about globalization. I. Journal#84pt.A -What do the numbers say about trouble for China’s economy?What do the numbers say about trouble for China’s economy? II. Journal#84pt.B -notes on globalization III. Homework: Read p Notice: 30 Days until the AP Test May 15 th
Foot-and-mouth disease, England The outbreak of foot-and- mouth disease in 2001 raised questions about globalization and strained relations within the European Union. Here a Spanish border official sprays disinfectant on the wheels of a French truck in March 2001, as part of the European effort to keep the disease from spreading. Foot-and-mouth disease, England
China-Factory to the World Goods made so cheaply in China it has cornered the market on many products-results- loss of jobs, but lower prices for the US. Products from China –85% artificial Christmas trees –80% toys –72% shoes –70% umbrellas –50% appliances
Nat. Geog. May 2008 “China Price” due to a vast labor force that works for a low price-China has cornered the market on many everyday goods. Almost all of our toys are made in China- (Guangdong Province is the world’s manufacturing mecca) but it would take an average Chinese assembly line worker 6 months to save enough to buy a Thomas the Tank Engine train set. China is expected to overtake the US as the world’s largest economy by 2020.
Anti-Globalization Argument Increased the gap between the rich and poor countries as well as the rich and poor within countries. Rich (core) countries impose their economic and cultural values on the periphery Increased use of resources-adverse environmental impact Eroded traditional methods of income and cultures Increased some intercultural animosities.
Local Resistance to globalization-Zapatista commanders sit at the negotiating table in San Andres Larrainzar, Mexico in The Mayan-based Zapatista leaders have been periodically involved in talks with the Mexican government over cultural and economic rights since NAFTA began in 1994
Networks Manuel Castells defines networks as “a set of interconnected nodes” without a center. The Networks –Financial –trade –Communication –Media –Kinship –Corporate –government –NGOs –Education
World Bank Data
Quote Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by it's ability to climb a tree, it will go through it's whole life thinking it is stupid. ~Albert Einstein
Homework Read p Continue working on Chapter#10 Guided Reading.
AP Human Geography 4/15/15 OBJECTIVE: Study Hall. APHugAll Language objective: Study Hall. I. Administrative Stuff -attendance II. Chapter#10 Guided Reading pt.II -work on guided readings & study for the AP Exam Homework: Complete Ch#10 Guided Reading pt.I Notice: 30 Days until the AP Test May 15 th Notice Parent Teacher Conference 12:30-3PM
Homework Continue working on Chapter#10 Guided Readings. Study for the AP Exam!
AP Human Geography 4/16/15 OBJECTIVE: Prebubble AP Exam Sheet. APHugNone Language objective: Prebubbling I. Administrative Stuff -attendance & prebubbling instructions II. AP Prebubble -AP Prebubbling Homework: Complete Ch#10 Guided Reading pt.I Notice: 29 Days until the AP Test May 15 th
Homework Complete Chapter#10 Guided Reading. Study for AP Exam!