1. GLOBALIZATION: 101

2. 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? (show 2 min)

4. Historical Background
Silk Road
Age of Exploration > “discovery” of the Americas leads to the Columbian Exchange between Europe/Asia & North America (later Africa)
Transportation & Communication Revolutions facilitate global trade & interactions

5. The Two Sides of Globalization
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
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

9. Ethical Issues Positive impact – Negative 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.

16. Culture and Globalization
“digital divide”
“CNN-ization”
“McDonaldsization”
“Disneylandization”
6.How has culture & globalization changed over time? Be specific

25. Big Idea?
7. What is the “big idea” of globalization?