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Globalism is a belief that the global integration of economic markets is beneficial for everyone, spreading freedom and __________ across the world.
Globalism is a belief that the global integration of economic markets is beneficial for everyone, spreading freedom and __________ across the world.
democracy
Arjun Appadurai describes globalization as '__________' which manifests into different kinds of globalization.
Arjun Appadurai describes globalization as '__________' which manifests into different kinds of globalization.
scapes
The circulation of mechanical goods and software is referred to as __________.
The circulation of mechanical goods and software is referred to as __________.
technoscape
__________ denotes the global circulation of money.
__________ denotes the global circulation of money.
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Mediascape refers to the flow of __________ across different cultures.
Mediascape refers to the flow of __________ across different cultures.
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The structures of ______ refer to how interconnected the world has become through various means.
The structures of ______ refer to how interconnected the world has become through various means.
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One intended learning outcome is to explain the structure of ______.
One intended learning outcome is to explain the structure of ______.
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Competing conceptions of globalization can be explored through various forms of ______.
Competing conceptions of globalization can be explored through various forms of ______.
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The story of Gio and Latif illustrates how globalization operates through mass ______.
The story of Gio and Latif illustrates how globalization operates through mass ______.
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The spread of Filipino TV into ______ demonstrates the reach of popular culture in Asia.
The spread of Filipino TV into ______ demonstrates the reach of popular culture in Asia.
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Sydney is an example of a global city that benefits from international ______.
Sydney is an example of a global city that benefits from international ______.
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The Model UN activity showcases international competition in ______ politics.
The Model UN activity showcases international competition in ______ politics.
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Globalization influences the lives of ______ residing in metropolitan areas.
Globalization influences the lives of ______ residing in metropolitan areas.
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After the competition, the two kept in touch through ______, a global social networking site.
After the competition, the two kept in touch through ______, a global social networking site.
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They preserved their friendship online and then rekindled it face-to-face in ______, another hub for global commerce.
They preserved their friendship online and then rekindled it face-to-face in ______, another hub for global commerce.
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The shrinking of the world may not be as exciting for some people, such as young women in developing countries recruited on the internet as '______'.
The shrinking of the world may not be as exciting for some people, such as young women in developing countries recruited on the internet as '______'.
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Governments welcoming foreign investments believe they provide jobs and ______ for the country.
Governments welcoming foreign investments believe they provide jobs and ______ for the country.
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In the process of investing in foreign lands, poor people living in these areas are often evicted, referred to as 'urban ______ communities.'
In the process of investing in foreign lands, poor people living in these areas are often evicted, referred to as 'urban ______ communities.'
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Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and ______ of different nations.
Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and ______ of different nations.
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This process is driven by international trade and investment and aided by ______ technology.
This process is driven by international trade and investment and aided by ______ technology.
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Globalization affects the environment, culture, political systems, economic development, and human physical ______ in societies.
Globalization affects the environment, culture, political systems, economic development, and human physical ______ in societies.
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Globalization describes the growing interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations, brought about by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, and flows of ______, people, and information.
Globalization describes the growing interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and populations, brought about by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, and flows of ______, people, and information.
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Manfred Steger describes globalization as a ______, referring to the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness.
Manfred Steger describes globalization as a ______, referring to the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness.
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Expansion refers to both the creation of new social networks and the multiplication of existing connections that cut across traditional, political, economic, cultural, and ______ boundaries.
Expansion refers to both the creation of new social networks and the multiplication of existing connections that cut across traditional, political, economic, cultural, and ______ boundaries.
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Social media established new global connections between ______.
Social media established new global connections between ______.
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Intensification refers to the expansion, stretching and acceleration of these ______.
Intensification refers to the expansion, stretching and acceleration of these ______.
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There is a strong financial market connecting ______ and New York.
There is a strong financial market connecting ______ and New York.
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Globalization processes do not occur merely at an objective, material level but they also involve the subjective plane of human ______.
Globalization processes do not occur merely at an objective, material level but they also involve the subjective plane of human ______.
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Manfred Steger posits that his definition of globalization must be differentiated with an ideology he calls ______.
Manfred Steger posits that his definition of globalization must be differentiated with an ideology he calls ______.
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Study Notes
Course Information
- Course Title: The Contemporary World
- Course Code: GEC 003
- Semester: Second
- Academic Year: 2024-2025
- Institution: Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP), College of Arts, Quezon City
Learning Outcomes
- Differentiate competing conceptions of globalization
- Explain the structure of globalization
- Narrate personal experiences of globalization
Topics
- Structures of Globalization
- Defining Globalization
Competing Conceptions of Globalization
- Watch the video "What is globalization?"
- Answer questions:
- What word can describe globalization?
- How does the video describe globalization?
- Watch the story of Gio, Latif, and the Laksa
- Identify traces of globalization
Globalization in the Story
- Friendship highlights the meaning and impact of globalization
- Globalization operates through intersecting levels of mass media
- Filipino TV's spread to Malaysia exemplifies the rapid proliferation of popular culture across Asia.
Globalization in the Story (Model UN Activity)
- Model UN activity is an international competition on international politics
- Competition held in Sydney, a global city whose wealth and influence stem from global capital flowing through it
- Sydney, a global city, is a metropolis of international immigrants and foreigners working in industries exporting products.
Globalization in the Story (Post-Competition)
- Facebook facilitated continued communication across continents.
- Friendship was rekindled face-to-face in Singapore, a global commerce hub
Some Descriptions of Globalization
- Gio's story exemplifies a privileged experience of global flows
- However, global flows can be less positive for other people
- Example: Developing country women recruited as mail-order brides.
- Governments welcome foreign investments, but sometimes at the expense of local populations (urban poor communities evicted from land).
Some Questions about Globalization
- Is globalization good or bad?
- Is globalization beneficial or detrimental? Why?
Defining Globalization
- Globalization is a process of interaction and integration
Globalization as a Process
- Interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments from different countries.
- Driven by international trade and investment, aided by information technology.
- Has effects on the environment, culture, political systems, economic development, prosperity, and human well-being.
- Globalization is the word used to describe the growing interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations.
- Globalization is about cross-border trade, technological advancements, investment flows, people, and information.
Globalization: A Working Definition
- Manfred Steger described globalization as a process of expanding and intensifying social relations in terms of both time and space.
- Expansion means the creation of new social networks and the expansion of existing connections.
- Connections between people happen at different levels (social media, NGOs).
- Intensification refers to more closely-knit and expansion of these networks. (e.g. London/New York financial market).
- Globalization involves not only objective, material levels, but also the subjective plane of human consciousness.
- Globalization must be differentiated from Globalism:
- Globalism is the belief among powerful people that global economic integration is beneficial to everyone, contributing to the spread of freedom and democracy around the world.
Globalization: Spheres of Influence
- Arjun Appadurai described globalization as "scapes."
- Multiple intersecting dimensions of integration:
- Ethnoscapes (global movement of people)
- Technoscapes (circulation of mechanical goods and software)
- Mediascapes (flow of culture)
- Financescapes (global circulation of money)
- Ideoscapes (realm where political ideas move around)
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Test your understanding of globalization and its structures through this quiz. Explore differing views of globalization, delve into personal experiences, and analyze the impact of media and culture in a global context. Get ready to reflect on what globalization truly means in today's world.
