Globalization
Globalization is the process of increased connection between countries. It is
demonstrated through economics, politics, and culture.
KEYWORDS: Interconnection, interwoven
ACTIVITY: Read through the facts below and decide if they demonstrate the
process of globalization through:
FACT ABOUT GLOBALIZATION WHICH FACTOR(s)?
TRADE, COMMUNICATION,
CULTURE, LABOR,
TRANSPORT, POLITICS
1 International tourist arrivals in 2019 reached 1.4 billion. In 1994,
there were only 500 million.
2 Black Friday sales are an example of an event being adopted
by many countries around the world.
3 Over 4.1 billion people use the internet, up from 1.9 billion in 2010.
4 Exports are now 40 times greater than in 1913.
5 The World Trade Organization regulates global trade and
resolves conflicts between nations. It discusses global policy. It
was formed in 1995.
6 Containership market growth has been over 4% annually since
2015.
7 There are 5.5. billion Google searches a day. Google was
formed in 1998.
8 The hit TV show ‘Friends’ has been broadcast in over 100
countries and has enjoyed a resurgence since it was added to
popular streaming services such as Netflix.
9 Toyota employs over 359,000 people. 17 manufacturing and
assembly plants are located in developing countries.
10 Many countries use trade as a key driver of economic
development. In 2005, exports accounted for over 40% of
China’s GDP.
A story of globalization: ‘You are in debt to half of the world before breakfast’
ACTIVITY: Read through Jack’s story below and complete the following activities:
STEP 1: Underline any links that Jack has to other places in the World.
STEP 2: Highlight sections of the story that link to the reasons for globalization (see the
key underneath the story).
Jack’s Sony alarm clock goes off as usual. The Japanese designers
included a feature that allows the alarm clock to wake Jack up with his
favorite songs from the radio. The latest single of Barbadian pop star
Rihanna is playing. After wiping the sleep from his eyes, Jack sees that
he has 5 new WhatsApp messages on his cell phone, 1 of which is from
his uncle who is currently working for the British Foreign Office in Ghana.
Jack looks at his diary and is excited about going to see the new Captain
America movie this evening and he hopes that his parents will take him
to his favorite Lebanese restaurant for dinner. Whilst brushing his teeth,
Jack is frustrated by minutes of adverts on the radio. One of the adverts
is for a new electric car that has been developed by German company Audi. Maybe the
recent march he went on to protest against climate change is having some impact. The
News then follows and mentions some new policy from the European Union based in
Belgium. But Jack is not interested in that.
He gets dressed, putting on his freshly ironed cotton shirt. Little does he know that it was
made in Bangladesh using Indian cotton, shipped on a Dutch container ship that was
crewed by Spanish workers to a port near to Jack’s home and then unloaded by a
migrant worker from the Philippines.
Jack heads down for breakfast. He quickly drinks a cup of Ethiopian coffee and eats a
banana from Ecuador. It’s going to be a busy day ahead and Jack is already running
late….
Trade Communication Culture Politics Transport Labor
Globalization: The origin of English Premier League Soccer Players
ACTIVITY: Describe the global distribution of Premier League Soccer players (by
nationality)
Are there any patterns or trends?
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Can you provide any evidence?
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Are there any anomalies or areas that do not fit the trend?
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When the Premier League was formed in 1992 only 11 players featured from
outside of the UK and Ireland. In 2019, there are over 300 players from outside of
the United Kingdom.
ACTIVITY: Use the headings below, suggest how soccer is linked to the process of
globalization.
Communication:
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Transport and trade:
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Culture:
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Global Soccer Clubs:
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