World Issues Globalization

Examine this website

And this one on vanishing cultures

Consider the effects of globalization on modern culture in "developed" countries and on indigenous cultures, use the Internet to get information on this topic, and list the ways in which globalization has affected various cultures. conclude by writing paragraphs assessing whether globalization is positive, negative, or a combination of positive and negative.

Take notes on the effects of globalization that the author cites in this article. Which country's culture seems to be impacting the world the most? What does the author say about U.S. culture? How does she feel about globalization in general?

Make a four-column chart with "American culture" in the left heading, "European culture" and "Japanese culture" in the middle columns, and "Indigenous cultures" on the right. Define indigenous cultures as cultures like the ones they saw on the "Vanishing Cultures" site.

List all the impacts they think globalization might have on these cultural groups. List both positive and negative impacts and write a plus or minus sign next to each one. Conduct some basic research on these cultures before making their lists.

Write paragraphs answering the question "Is globalization a good thing, a bad thing, or a combination of good and bad?" They should provide specific examples from their research.

List all the ways that globalization has affected them personally. Then have them write short paragraphs explaining whether they think these changes are positive or negative.

1. Which American products/corporations have spread to other countries around the world? What is it about American products/corporations that have caused them to spread (as opposed to other products/corporations)?

   
   

2. What positive and negative impacts do these products/corporations have? How could they alter local cultures?

   
   

3. Why is the American market is so dominant?

   
   

4. What role do other countries play in cultural globalization? How do other countries contribute to American culture?

   
   

5. Do you feel uncomfortable or threatened by foreign products? Why or why not? Do you think other Americans are? Why or why not?

Globalization does more than simply increase the availability of foreign-made consumer products. It also increases international trade in cultural products and services, such as movies, music, and publications.

Thus, one of the criticisms of globalization is that exposure to foreign cultural goods frequently brings about changes in local cultures, values, and traditions. Concern centers in particular on the influence of U.S. companies. Answer the discussion questions, record the answers. Choose a spokesperson to report its findings to the rest of the class.