GE CONWOR Unit 1

UNIT 1
Introduction to Globalization
Unit intended Learning Outcome
1. Develop a working knowledge about globalization

2. Identify the different aspects of globalization.
3. Explain the impact of globalization to different individual.
Activate
Directions: Read the article on the website assigned to each group and write the
underlying definitions of globalization in 30-100 words. Do it individually.
 Group 1: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2020-08-28/world-
economic-inequality
 Group 2: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-08/24/c_139314357.htm
 Group 3: https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/03/12/coronavirus-killing-
globalization-nationalism-protectionism-trump/
 Group 4: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/analysis/opinion-globalization-at-a-
crossroads-with-covid-19/1829669
Acquire
Globalization is an ongoing process driven by a combination of political,

economic, technological, and sociocultural forces. The process of globalization
since World War II has been driven by the planning of politicians to break down
borders hampering trade so as to increase prosperity and interdependence and
to decrease the chance of future war. The process of globalization has been
further accelerated by the global expansion of multinational corporations and
worldwide exchange of new developments in science, technology and in product
manufacturing and design. Hence, the term “globalization” is often used to refer
to economic globalization, that is, the integration of national economies into the
international economy through trade, direct foreign investment, capital flows,
migration, and the spread of technology. However, sometimes the term
“globalization” is also used to refer to cultural globalization because many people
believe that globalization is driven by the worldwide export of western culture
through the new mass media: film, radio, television and recorded music.
Development of international transport and telecommunication is another driving
force to speed up the process of globalization. believe that globalization is driven
by the worldwide export of western culture through the new mass media: film,
radio, television and recorded music. The development of international transport
and telecommunication is another driving force which speeds up the process of
globalization.
Globalization has various aspects which affect the world in several different
ways. These aspects include:
 Economic globalization – establishment of a global common market, based

on the freedom of exchange of goods and capital.
 Political globalization – creation of international organizations to regulate

the relationships among governments and to guarantee the rights arising
from social and economic globalization.
 Informational globalization – increase in information flows between

geographically remote locations. Arguably this is a technological change
with the advent of fibre optic communications, satellites, and increased
availability of telephone and Internet.
 Cultural - sharing of ideas, attitudes and values across national borders.

This sharing generally leads to an interconnectedness and interaction
between peoples of diverse cultures and ways of life. Mass media and
communication technologies are the primary instruments for cultural
globalization.(Further information about globalization can be found at
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/274640873_Understanding_Glob
alization_and_its_Future_An_Analysis. You also open “pdf 1”, and “ppt
1”, then read.)
Apply
Directions: Choose two aspects of globalization that affects your present
lifestyle. You must give examples from your daily experience to elaborate your
points.
ASSES
S
Directions: Study the 7 events in the table and decide which of the following
aspects of globalization that the event illustrates: economic,
informational/technological, cultural, and political. Work in pair, and discuss the
exercises. The first one has been done for you as an example.
Events Aspect of globalization
Disneyland, the American theme park, has

1. been set up in Hong Kong, Japan and France. economic
The parts of a car come from all over the

2. world: Germany, Japan, Korea etc. and the
car is assembled in the U.S.
Businesses are operated with many satellite

locations or call centres in other parts of the
world to answer questions in another: for
3. example, someone in India answering a call
from the U.S. about a product or service.
The creation of regional forums such as the

European Union, Asia-Pacific Economic Co-
operation (APEC) and international
organization such as the World Trade
4. Organization and the World Health
Organization. These international forums and
organizations have new rules and agreements
for participating countries to follow.
The spread of language, products, and

5. customs as people are closely connected.
Franchises (特許經營權) for McDonald's

6. hamburgers, Pizza Hut, Burger King, KFC
and others carrying U.S. trade names are
operating throughout the world
Cable News Network (CNN), based in the

7. United States, produces 24-hour news
broadcasts that can be seen by people
around the world.
Note:
Your task will be evaluated based on the rubrics given. Expect an email for your task feedback from your instructor. Always
remember that you will have rooms for improvement. Work on them gradually. And be patient.

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UNIT 1

Unit intended Learning Outcome

1. Develop a working knowledge about globalization

Globalization is an ongoing process driven by a combination of political,

 Economic globalization – establishment of a global common market, based

 Political globalization – creation of international organizations to regulate

 Informational globalization – increase in information flows between

 Cultural - sharing of ideas, attitudes and values across national borders.

Events Aspect of globalization

Disneyland, the American theme park, has

The parts of a car come from all over the

Businesses are operated with many satellite

The creation of regional forums such as the

The spread of language, products, and

Franchises (特許經營權) for McDonald's

Cable News Network (CNN), based in the

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