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CHAPTER OVERVIEW
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the unit, the students shall be able to:
1. Examine the various conceptions of globalization.
2. Distinguish the different definitions from experts.
3. Adopt a working definition of globalization.
CONTENTS
Introduction to Globalization
1. Concepts of Globalization
2. Definitions of Globalization from Experts
3. Attributes of Globalization
Cultural Imperialism – a conviction that
there is a better culture.
Globalism - the widespread belief among
powerful people that the global
integration of economic markets is
beneficial for everyone since it spreads
freedom and democracy across the world.
Globalization - the expansion and
intensification of social relations and
consciousness across world time and
world space.
Globality - future social conditions
characterized by thick economic, political,
and cultural interconnections and global
flows that make currently existing political
borders and economic barriers irrelevant
Global Village – through globalization and
communication technology, the world has
become borderless.
CHAPTER I LESSON I
CONTEMPORARY WORLD
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DEFINITION OF GLOBALIZATION
GLOBALITY
GLOBALISM
Appadurai (1996) five dimensions
of global cultural flow.
1. Ethnoscape - a global
movement of people
2. Mediascape - the flow of
culture
3. Technoscape - circulation of
mechanical goods and
software
4. Finacescape - global
circulation of money
5. Ideoscape - the realm of
political ideas
Windows into the
broader phenomenon of
globalization
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GLOBALIZATION
IN VARIOUS FIELD
Economics Experts globalization means;
fast speed of trade (importing and exporting are done in just a
millisecond through technology)
global economic organizations International Monetary Fund
(IMF), World Bank (WB), and World Trade Organization (WTO).
International Labor Organization (ILO), ASEAN, etc.
multinational and transnational corporations
free trade (governments not to restrict the importation of
products and the exportation of local products
CulturCulture expert globalization means;
establishment “global village” (media, Facebook has connected
the world)
“shrinking world” (breaking boundaries)
cultural imperialism (Better Culture)
borderless world
adoption of other cultures (KPOP)
Political science expert globalization
serves as a challenge to the nation-state;
strengthening of regional blocs (ASEAN) (UN)
the emergence of global political norms (the
norm that each country is entitled to the
exploitation of human resources for its growth)
the emergence of corporations (businessmen
and investors)
international laws (conflicts)
world governance
Introduction to Globalization| Contemporary World
FOUR ATTRIBUTES OF
GLOBALIZATION
CHAPTER I LESSON I
A. Globalization occurs worldwide
(Every person is a global citizen
because he or she thinks about the
issues of the world)
- Think about the world
- Associate ourselves with global
trends
- Sense of responsibility
B. Globalization Intensification &
acceleration of social exchanges and
activities
- Door-to-door mail delivery to FB
messages -IG, Snapchat, Twitter
- Live TV telecast
- Travel capacities brought about by
C. Globalization Expansion &
low airfares
stretching of social relations
- Regional and international non-
governmental organizations (NGOs)
Humanitarian Institutions
- Government associations
- multinational companies
D. Globalization has Various forms of
connectivity
- They are diverse (economic,
political, cultural, etc.
SELF ASSESSMENT
CHAPTER I | LESSON I INTRODUCTION TO GLOBALIZATION
NAME: _________________________________ YEAR & SEC.: ___________________________
DATE: __________________________________ SCORE: _________________________________
Why is it crucial to emphasize that globalization is uneven? Explain with examples or
real-life situations. Type your answer minimum of 300 WORDS.
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LESSON
ASSESSMENT
I. Formulate Essential Question at least 3 questions for short answer questions:
1. What is the fundamental concept of globalization, and how does it manifest in the
contemporary world?
2. How do you think global village affects the life of people across the globe?
3. Why is it important to study and critique globalization?
II. Formulate Essential Question 1 question for extended response (essay):
1. How does the concept of cultural imperialism affects a country? Do you think it
contributes to the state or does it only cause negative influences?
