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What is globalization?

We are going:  to research what this process actually means;  to study how the process of globalization influences the main spheres of our life;  to understand positive and negative sides of this phenomenon.

Translate these words:  Go global  -  business-  currency –  innovation-  tolerance-  распространятьс я по миру  компания  валюта  новшество  терпимый

 developing –  Interconnected-  Interdependent  To solve –  trade-  развивающийся  взаимосвязанный  взаимозависимый  решать  торговля

Globalization reveals itself in different parts of our life

Globalization means that international trade, cultural exchange and interdependence of countries increase rapidly Foreign goods Exchange programmes International organisations Same music everywhere Fast food Globalization Same films everywhere

Global Companies working at the Russian market IKEA ADIDAS Coca-cola NIKE LG

FACTORS that sped up the process of globalization in the 20 th and 21 st centuries GLOBALIZATION Development of means of transport Development of means of communication Spread of English as the global language

In the political and social life  The political decisions of one country can affect the situation in a region, a continent or even the world.  There are lots of international organizations,which regulate relationships between countries.  Political leaders of different countries hold summits and meetings to discuss problems and work out decisions together.  If there is a conflicts in one country, leaders of other far-away countries sometimes try to influence one side of the conflict or the other.  There are a lot of political problems that concern not one but several countries.

In the economy  There are many companies where people of our country work with foreign colleagues  Companies can have business partners in different parts of the world  You can often buy the same soap and toothpaste in whatever country you are  There are many companies with foreign names in Russia  To produce certain goods, companies often import spare parts and raw materials  There are international organizations which regulate economic processes at a world level. Some people adopt foreign food, customs and lifestyles.

 A lot of students from Russia study in other countries  There are many international cultural organisations all over the world  There are foreign students in Russia  There are now “world celebrities”  Students from different countries can work together on some international projects  A lot of foreign films are on in Russia In culture and education

These are advantages and disadvantages of globalization in Russia's economy. Mark them with "+" and with “-” Globalization makes the local economy dependent on the economic situation in the world. Globalization increases competition among companies.

Globalization can ruin local companies. Globalization can create new jobs and increase employment. People can buy food, cosmetics, electronics and all of their favourite brands everywhere.

Cultural diversity and individuality is disappearing. Global companies can have a serious influence on local governments. The national economy becomes dependent on other countries.

In the global economy people of different nations are interconnected. Russian companies have investors, customers or partners abroad.

Advantages and disadvantages of globalization in Russia’s economy “+”  Globalization increases competition among companies  Globalization can create new jobs and increase employment  People can buy food, cosmetics, electronics and all of their favourite brands everywhere  Russian companies have investors, customers or partners abroad “-”  Globalization can ruin local companies  The national economy becomes dependant on other countries  Globalization makes the local economy dependant on the economic situation in the world

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