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Purcom - Unit 2 Globalization and Communicaton

The document discusses communication and globalization. It defines globalization as the interaction and integration of people, companies, and governments across international borders, driven by trade and technology. Globalization impacts fields like education, employment, and health. It provides benefits like increased business opportunities and cultural understanding. Effective communication is important for globalization to overcome challenges from different communication styles between cultures. The global village concept and technology allow information to spread worldwide, facilitating global communication and understanding between people.

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Purcom - Unit 2 Globalization and Communicaton

The document discusses communication and globalization. It defines globalization as the interaction and integration of people, companies, and governments across international borders, driven by trade and technology. Globalization impacts fields like education, employment, and health. It provides benefits like increased business opportunities and cultural understanding. Effective communication is important for globalization to overcome challenges from different communication styles between cultures. The global village concept and technology allow information to spread worldwide, facilitating global communication and understanding between people.

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Communication and Globalization

Intended Learning Objectives

1. Elaborate on the importance of communication in global issues and


affairs;
2. Enumerate challenges in global communication and suggest ways to
overcome these challenges;

3. Participate in a discussion forum in CELO using the topics exhibiting


appreciation, understanding, empathy and broader global perspective in
relating with other people from various cultures.
4. Create a power point presentation or picture talk showcasing the
differences in communication style a foreign friend or relative
Contents
 Globalization

a. Definition
b. Historical background
c. Impact various fields ( Economy, education, Food and Beverage, Fashion Industry,
Employment, Health and Medicine)
d. Benefits
e. pitfalls
 Global communication
a. Definition
b. Importance
c. Examples
d. Advantages and Disadvantages
 Global village
 Communication as a tool for world peace
 Watch the following videos:

The Effect of Globalization on Communication


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Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8vFKaKjYz8&feature=share
The Positive Effects of Globalization and Technology to the Modern Stud
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Directions : Answer the following questions briefly and submit . Use word
document format. This is individual
  1. Do you have a favorite foreign celebrity?
 2. Do you patronize foreign brands? Why or why not?
 3. How much are you willing to spend just to see your foreign idol/s in person
or own your favorite designer brand/s?
 4. Are there foreign products you want but you think cannot be found in your
country?
 5. How does globalization facilitate in you having/owning foreign brands or
giving you the chance to meet, greet and hear your favorite foreign artists 
 6. How does globalization impact the following fields:
A. Education
B. Employment
C. Entertainment
D. Food and beverages
E. Fashion industry
F. Relationships/Dating
G. Health/medicine
 7. Based on the videos you have seen what are the negative effects of
globalization?
 8. Why is effective communication skills important to globalization?
 9. Can one have a long and lasting friendship, platonic or otherwise, with
someone from a different race?
 10. What do you think are the common communication pitfalls when relating
with someone from another race?
What is Globalization?

 Globalization is a process of interaction and integration


among the people, companies, and governments of
different nations, a process driven by international trade
 and investment and aided by information technology. This
process has effects on the environment, on culture, on
political systems, on economic development and
prosperity, and on human physical well-being in societies
around the world.
The Impact of Globalization on various fields

Employment

Economy Education

Globalization Food
Food &
&
Health & Beverage
Beverage
Medicine
Relationship
s Fashion
Benefits of globalization:
What is global communication?
What is meant by “global village’?
What is the importance of global
communication?
 Globalcommunication is directly affected by the
process of globalization, and helps to increase
business opportunities, remove cultural barriers
and develop a global village. Both globalization
and global communication have changed the
environmental, cultural, political and economic
elements of the world.
What are examples of global communication?

 Global communication can take various


forms, including global advertisements,
political speeches, journalistic news
stories, social media posts, press releases,
books and traditional print publications,
and more.
What are the challenges of global
communication?

 Different Communications Styles.
 Different Attitudes Toward Conflict.
 Different Approaches to Completing Tasks.
 Different Decision-Making Styles.
 Different Attitudes Toward Disclosure.
 Different Approaches to Knowing.
How to overcome challenges in multicultural
communication
 Stop. Focus on the other person, their thoughts and
feelings. ...
 Look. Pay attention to non-verbal messages, without
letting yourself be distracted. ...
 Listen. Listen for the essence of the speaker's thoughts:
details, major ideas and their meanings. ...
 Be empathetic. ...
 Ask questions. ...
 Paraphrase.
Communication as a tool for world
peace
 The Information and Communication Technology
can also be a huge aid in the effort to build
lasting peace by helping people communicate,
view information that help make decisions and
understand each other.
 Theinternet increases chances of information
sharing, mobile technologies such as cell phones
can dramatically increase the flow of information
 While it’s true that media and technologies can’t
create peace, but they can contribute to an
environment where people can more easily
communicate, understand current situations,
visualize the implications of their actions, and
understand each other”s point of view. Thus,
communication can help peace building efforts.
Yes, world peace, progress and
prosperity are possible…
Assessment Activity
 1. Introduce to class a foreigner friend that you have been communicating
with. Permission from this friend must be secured first. In a 2-minute
presentation, share to the class the following :
* basic information about your friend ( name, nationality, occupation,
hobbies and interests)
* Similarities and differences in communication styles you have
discovered in each other
* Insights you gleaned from this friendship/relationship ( at least 3)
* a picture of your friend ( optional)
Note : You may present it live in class, or recorded. Be ready to share
your name is called.

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