May 23, 2013Lesson on: Globalisation

Key Terms1. Globalisation – The increasing interconnection and

interdependence of the world’s economic, cultural and political systems.

2. Interdependence - Reliance on people in other places for information, resources, goods and services.

3. Interconnected – The growing links and connection between peoples and places.

Key questions1. What is globalisation?2. What are the examples of globalisation? 3. What are the different forms (examples) of

globalisation?

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What is this picture about?How is globalisation shown in this picture?

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TASK: Globalisation means that businesses (TNCs) like Boeing are also more interdependent. Discuss.

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Matches and their location played by Manchester United in the Champions League 2007/2008 season

GROUP STAGES

Sporting Lisbon in Portugal Roma in Italy Dynamo Kiev in Ukraine

Man U sponsors are …

Man U fans in Asia

Man U Players

Man U matches shown on ..

TASK: Organisations such as football clubs are now more interconnected because of globalisation. Discuss.

Man U sponsors are …

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TASK: Globalisation means there are no stereotypes. Globalisation means culture is becoming borderless. Discuss.

Canadians

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Progress check TASK: One person from the group feedback the key points.

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TASK: Write a definition of globalisation of at least half page long. Include the following key points in your definition.

Globalisation

IntegrationInterconnected

Interdependency

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TASK: Write a definition of globalisation of at least half page long. Include the following key points in your definition.

Globalisation

Globalisation is the growing integration of people, businesses and organisations worldwide. Eg …

Globalisation is countries and peoples becoming more interconnected through …

Globalisation is countries depending on each other

and working together. This is called interdependency.

For eg…

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Economic globalisation – the increasing interdependency of the businesses, jobs, finance and capital (investment money) all over the world.

Political globalisation – the use of legislation to integrate national governments with each other resulting in decisions being taken at a international level.

Cultural globalisation – the fusion of different world cultures (languages, food, music etc) into a typical lifestyle embraced by more and more of the world’s population.

Environmental globalisation – the growing international concern and cooperation for the environment.

Globalisation has many sides. There is ..

Globalisation – the increasing interconnection and interdependence of the world’s peoples and businesses.

TASK: Discuss how of these are linked. Use examples to back up your points (How does one influence the other?)

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Videos about gobalisation

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGULEb3rYeg

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oTLyPPrZE4

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Reflection TASK: Reflect on how your personal life is globalised. Write it down.

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