Globalisation

syllabus dot points:

overview of globalisation

  • define the concepts of globalisation, diffusion, adaptation and sustainability

  • outline processes of globalisation in relation to:

  • changes in the spatial distribution of the production and consumption of commodities, goods and services

  • the diffusion and adaptation of elements of culture

  • explain how advances in transport and telecommunications technologies have aided globalisation in relation to:

  • the expansion of world trade

  • the diffusion of elements of culture

  • outline the economic and cultural importance of world cities

  • describe the social, economic and environmental impacts of increased globalisation

Concept

Definition

Quick Example

Globalisation

The process of growing interconnection between people, businesses, and countries worldwide.

Buying clothes online from the US.

Diffusion

The spread of something from one place to another.

Hip-hop music spreading to Australia.

Adaptation

Changing something to suit a new place or culture.

McDonald's selling rice burgers in Asia.

Sustainability

Meeting present needs without compromising the future.

Using renewable energy for manufacturing.

Technology

transport - including developments in vehicles and infrastructure.

tourism - increased accessibility and awareness of destinations.

culture - the exchange of ideas, values, and artistic expression.

globalisation - overall big message of topic of unit 2

expidential - fast and rapid overtime

globalisation always occurs but has become alot faster, we have all become closer due to advancements in technology

not about evaluating word (globalisation)

evaluate - put on a scale

globalisation definition - the process b

interconnection: 2 way relationship

  • e.g. Australia + China

    • Australia - high in natural resources

    • China - high in technology

19/06