1. GLOBALIZATION

2. DEFINITION:
Globalization – the intensification of economic, political, social, and cultural relations across borders.

3. Why and When?
“The complexity of modern finance makes New York dependent on London, London upon Paris, Paris upon Berlin, to a greater degree than has ever yet been the case in history. This interdependence is the result of the daily use of those contrivances of civilization …the instantaneous dissemination of financial and commercial information … and generally the incredible increase in the rapidity of communication.”

4. Why and When?
(pic of globalisation)‏

5. Is the World Shrinking?
Think TECHNOLOGY!!! (spread of trade and culture)‏

6. IS THE WORLD BECOMING FLAT?
Think: access to opportunities

7. Do We All Truly Live in the “Global Village”?
More developed countries vs. less developed countries – statistics / issues

8. Is Globalization Good?

9. Good?

10. Or Bad?

11. Clash of Cultures vs. Cultural Tolerance

12. Political Advantages of Globalization
Weakens power of authoritarian governments.
Promotion of universal human rights

13. Political Disadvantages
Unwanted external influence difficult to keep out.

14. Economic Advantages Availability of jobs and capital
More choices for consumers

15. Economic Disadvantages
Exploitation that only benefits select few
Growing gap between rich and poor

16. Economic Disadvantages (cont.)

17. Cultural Advantages
Exposure to other cultures

18. Cultural Disadvantages
Cultural Imperialism

19. Levels of Analysis (values)‏
Self-Interest
National Interest
Religious / Ethnic View
Humanitarian (Global) View

20. World Affairs - Inteconnectedness!!!

21. Key Players Countries (states)‏
IGOs (International Governmental Organizations, ex.U.N, The World Bank, the IMF)‏
NGOs (Non-governmental organizations – Amnesty International, Greenpeace, Doctors Without Borders)‏
TNCs (Transnational Corporations – Coca- Cola, Toyota, etc.)‏

22. Work Cited:
see attached Microsoft Word document.