The Contemporary World prelim

Globalization as Economic Connection, Globalization as Cultural Exchange, Globalization as Technological Connection, Globalization as Political and Social Connection

Differentiate the concepts of globalization - it can be understood in different ways, depending on how people look at the world.

Globalization

it can be understood in different ways, depending on how people look at the world.

Differentiate the concepts of globalization

You should be able to? Since it can be understood in different ways, depending on how people look at the world.

Globalization as Economic Connection

Globalization means countries trade and do business with each other.

Globalization as Cultural Exchange

Globalization means sharing cultures, traditions, and lifestyles across countries.

Participating in other cultures.

Globalization as Political and Social Connection

Globalization means countries work together to solve global problems.

Globalization as Technological Connection

Globalization happens because technology connects people worldwide.

Globalization as Economic Connection (Focus)

Focus: Money, trade, and jobs.

Globalization as Cultural Exchange (Focus)

Culture, lifestyle, and traditions.

Globalization as Political and Social Connection (Focus)

Focus: Cooperation and global responsibility.

Globalization as Technological Connection (Focus)

Focus: Internet, communication, and technology.

Globalization as Technological Connection (Examples)

Examples:
-Video calling a friend or family member abroad.
-Using social media to talk to people from other countries.

Globalization as Political and Social Connection (Examples)

Examples:

-Countries helping each other during natural disasters.
-International agreements about climate change.
-Other countries helping the Philippines > natural disasters and climate change

Globalization as Cultural Exchange (Examples)

Examples:

-Watching Korean dramas or listening to American music.
-Celebrating international food festivals.

Globalization as Economic Connection (Examples)

Examples:

-Buying clothes made in another country.
-Fast-food chains like McDonald's or Jollibee found in many countries.

Identify the underlying philosophies of varying definitions of globalization

You should be able to? Since different ideas about globalization come from different beliefs or philosophies.

Globalization

Different ideas about __________________ come from different beliefs or philosophies.

Liberal Philosophy, Critical Philosophy, Cultural Philosophy, Transformational Philosophy

Identify the underlying philosophies of varying definitions of globalization - different ideas about globalization come from different beliefs or philosophies.

James Joewel Tobesa Vildosola

What’s your teacher’s name?

GE6102

What’s the subject code for this subject?

AMA Computer Learning Center

ACLC meaning

Liberal Philosophy

Belief: Globalization is good because it creates opportunities and progress.

Critical Philosophy

Belief: Globalization can cause inequality and harm local cultures.

Cultural Philosophy

Belief: Globalization helps cultures mix and learn from each other.

Transformational Philosophy

Belief: Globalization is changing the way the world works, and it cannot be stopped.

Liberal Philosophy (Examples)

Examples:

-More jobs from foreign companies.
-Access to cheaper and better products.

Critical Philosophy (Examples)

Examples:

-Small local stores closing because of big international brands.
-Loss of traditional customs.

Cultural Philosophy (Examples)

Examples:

-Learning foreign languages.
-Enjoying international movies and music.

Transformational Philosophy (Examples)

-Online learning with teachers from other countries.
-Working online for companies abroad.

Working definition of globalization (simple and clear)

It is the process by which people, countries, and culture become connected through trade, communication, technology, and shared ideas.

Example:

Using a smartphone in one country, with apps created in another, to talk to someone across the world.

Globalization

Agreement between countries. Interconnectedness =?

Money, trade, and jobs

Globalization as economic connection: Focus

Culture, lifestyle, and traditions

Globalization as cultural exchange: Focus

Internet, communication, and technology

Globalization as technological connection: Focus

Cooperation and global responsibility

Globalization as political and social exchange: Focus

Economy, culture, technology, and society

Globalization affects

Globalization

Means the world is becoming more connected

Global connections and shared experiences

For this course, globalization is about…

Global economy

We live in a world where countries are connected through trade, technology, and finance. What happens in one country can affect people in another — even those thousands kilometers away. This connection is known as the?

Global economy

Refers to the interconnected system of economic activities among countries, including production, trade, exchange of goods and services, flow of money, labor, and technology across national borders.

Global economy

Shows how countries depend on one another to meet their needs and improve their standard of living.

Global economy

Example: A student buys a pair of sneakers from a local store. The sneakers were designed in one country, made in another, and sold in the student’s country. Many people in different counties worked to produce and sell those sneakers. This shows how countries depend on each other, which is part of the?

production, trade, exchange of goods and services, flow of money, labor, and technology

The global economy refers to the interconnected system of economic activities among countries, including ————, ——————, —————-, ——————-, —————-, ——————- across national borders.

Adam Smith

A well-known economist and philosopher, explained in his book The Wealth of Nations (1776) that countries benefit when they specialize in what they produce best and trade with others. The idea is called division of labor and free trade, which are important foundations of today’s global economy.

The Wealth of Nations (1776)

The book explaining that countries benefit when they specialize in what they produce best and trade with others.

Countries benefit when they specialize in what they produce best and trade with others. This idea is called? Which are important foundations of today’s global economy.

Global economy, division of labor and free trade

Example: One country is very good at growing coffee, while another country is good at making machines. Instead of each country trying to do everything, they trade with each other. The coffee-producing country sells coffee, and the other sells machines. Both countries get what they need at a lower cost and can live better. This shows how countries depend on another in the? And this idea is called? Instead of producing everything by itself, a country focuses on what it does best and trades with others for what it lacks.

China

A strong example of participation in the global economy.

smartphones, clothes, and electronics

China manufactures many products such as

the Philippines, the United States, and Japan

The products the Chinese produces are exported to countries like?

Raw materials, food products, and technology

What does China get for exporting? Or what does China import?