GLOBALIZATION The Flattening of the World
TPS Preview (3 Minutes) Define Globalization Provide at least one historical example How might Globalization Affect You?
Globalization Defined MY DEFINITION = –Greater interdependence and interaction between people and businesses in disparate locations Positive Effects Negative Effects
Globalization Contributions: Identify Trends/Patterns (5 Minutes)
Positive Effects Economic Engine –Economic Prosperity creates Social Prosperity Global Security –Corporate interaction creates cultural toleration Knowledge Share –Spread of ideas, innovation and know-how
AVMS This Document: (5 Minutes)
Negative Effects Cultural Imperialism –Local culture and ecology minimized –Natural resources are plundered –Profiteering not Prosperity results –Engine of "corporate imperialism“ which tramples over the human rights of developing societiescorporate imperialismhuman rights
Is this a symbol of Globalization? (3 Minutes) 1.If so, what is its message about globalization? 2.Is it similar or different from the other globalization images?
What is the Message Here?
SO WHAT?: How Does Globalization Impact You Your Prediction? Corporate Democracy vs. American Idealism Technology is Flattening the World –Job Competition: Transnational Workers Preparation Competition –Must Develop Critical-Thinking Skills so you can Compete in an EVER Flattening World!
Practice Utilizing Evidence “The effects of Globalization have primarily been negative.” Agree/Disagree and Why? Write a paragraph answering this prompt in which you: –Make a Claim –Create Arguments to support your claim –Utilize Evidence to support your arguments Remember the tips on Utilizing Evidence!!!