LEYTE NORMAL UNIVERSITY | THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

GE 103 | 1ST SEMESTER | A.Y. 2020-2021 |

Introduction to Globalization

This module recognizes various perspectives on globalization and explains its historical background
to see contemporary world through a broad lens. Moreover, this describes the relevance of contemporary
globalization and how it is viewed by scholars of politics, economics, and culture and communication.

Learning Competencies

A. Arrive at a realization that the essence of globalization is inherently interdisciplinary.

B. View the nature of the contemporary world from a broad variety of lenses

C. Allow student to examine the various globalizing processes.

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Pre-Test

Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided on each item.

1. Who coined the term Global Village?

A. Manfred Steger B. Manfred Stephen
C. Marshal McLuhan D. Marshal Mc Donald

2. Which of the following is NOT a dimension of globalization?

A. Political B. Cultural
C. Economic D. None of these

3. Which of the following is NOT true about globalization?

A. Globalization is interdisciplinary
B. Globalization has a broad variety of lenses
C. Globalization does not matter in the Contemporary world
D. Globalization includes various globalizing processes

4. Which refers to the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world-time
and world-space?
A. Globalization B. Glocalization
C. Localization D. Interconnection

5. Whose view is this in which globalization is internationalization of trade and commerce?

A. political B. economic
C. cultural D. anthropological

LESSON 1 DEFINING GLOBALIZATION

Objectives: Define globalization

Discuss the various concepts of globalization
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Activity 1 Define it!

Directions: Using the concept map, give your ideas of globalization. Then, answer the question that
follows.

Globalization

Processing Question:

1. Based on your ideas listed, what is globalization?

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Activity 2 Experts Say

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Directions: Refer to the link below. Read the first chapter of the text. After which, complete the table
below. Answer the question that follows.
Note:
https://www.academia.edu/7176061/Steger_Manfred_2003_Globalization_A_very_short_introduction

Experts Definition
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Processing Questions:

1. Can you define globalization in a single segment? Why?

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Activity 3 Let’s Discuss

Directions: Reflect on each picture. Then, answer the question that follows.

Globalization involves the creation of new, and the multiplication of

existing, social networks and activities that cut across traditional
political, economic, cultural, and geographical boundaries.

Globalization is reflected in the expansion and the stretching of social

relations, activities, and interdependencies.
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Globalization involves the intensification and acceleration of social

exchanges and activities

Processing Question:

1. Can we avoid globalization in our present time? Why?

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Activity 4
Directions: Complete the statement.

My insight of globalization is ….
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LESSON 2 EFFECTS OF GLOBALIZATION

Objective: Discuss the effects of globalization

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Activity 1 Jumbled Letters!

Directions: Using the pictures, arrange the words in each box and write it on the provided space. Then,
answer the questions that follow.
(1) (2) (3)

FEER RATDE

GOLVBLA

EVILLAG
NEASA

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1) This refers to liberalization of world’s economic transaction. _____________

2) A description of a “shrinking World”. ___________

3) A regional block created in the 1960s as a counter to super power influence. ___________

Processing Question:

1. What describe those pictures above? Explain briefly.

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Activity 2 Tower of Hanoi Chart!

Directions: Refer to the link below and read the first chapter of the text. Complete the Hanoi Chart.
Support the conclusions by writing the effects of globalization. Then, answer the question that follows.

Note:
https://www.academia.edu/7176061/Steger_Manfred_2003_Globalization_A_very_short_introduction
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Tower of Hanoi Chart

There are great effects of There are great effects of There are great effects of
globalization in the realm globalization in the realm globalization in socio-
of politics of economics cultural

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Processing question:
1. How does globalization affect the Contemporary world?

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Activity 3 Fill it, Feed it!

Directions: Refer to the link below. Read the text. Answer the question that follows.
Note: https://www.bis.org/publ/bppdf/bispap100_q.pdf

1. Can you identify household items that truly manifest symbols of globalization?

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2. In your daily activities and social interactions is there an instance that the way you do, or how you
do things is somehow influenced by the forces of globalization? If there is give a concrete
example and briefly explain.
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Post-Test

Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided on each item.

1. Who coined the term Global Village?

A. Manfred Steger B. Manfred Stephen
C. Marshal McLuhan D. Marshal Mc Donald

2. Which of the following is NOT a dimension of globalization?

A. Political B. Cultural
C. Economic D. None of these

3. Which of the following is NOT true about globalization?

A. Globalization is interdisciplinary
B. Globalization has a broad variety of lenses
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C. Globalization does not matter in the Contemporary world

D. Globalization includes various globalizing processes

4. Which refers to the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world-time
and world-space?
A. Globalization B. Glocalization
C. Localization D. Interconnection

5. Whose view is this in which globalization is internationalization of trade and commerce?

A. political B. economic
D. cultural D. anthropological

References
References:
Guinigundo, Diwa C., The Globalisation Experience and Its Challenges for the Philippine economy.
Retrieved from https://www.bis.org/publ/bppdf/bispap100_q.pdf
References:
Steger Manfred (2003), Globalization: A Very Short Introduction Oxford
University Press Inc. New York. Retrieved from
https://www.academia.edu/7176061/Steger_Manfred_2003_Globalization_A_very_short_introduction
Fernandez, G. et.al (2018) the Contemporary World. Mutya Publishing Inc, Malabon City Philippines