MERLOT Search - category=2264&materialType=Reference%20Material&sort.property=overallRating http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:20:41 PDT Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:20:41 PDT MERLOT Search - category=2264&materialType=Reference%20Material&sort.property=overallRating http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 Culture and Globalization http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84638 This rich site by the Center for Strategic and International explores some of the especially sensitive and subtle issues pertaining to the globalization debate. Topics include Cultural Impacts of Globalization, Cultural and Trade Disputes, and Cultural Challenges. Readers are urged to think of cultural issues pertaining to globalization in terms of conflicting values, and decide for themselves what aspects of globalization may be positive, negative or truly indifferent to cultures around the world. Country Maps and Facts http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91324 This website provides facts, figures and statistical data on geography, climate, people, religion, language and the economy. Additionally, political and physical maps of the countries can also be viewed. McDonald's Around the Globe http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=76695 This site contains information from a survey of people in Latin America about their McDonald's visits. Also of interest are pictures of McDonald's outlets from a variety of countries. Determining Impact of International Companies http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=89946 Multinational Corporate Websites for students to evaluate. Also use the website: http://www.unilever.com for comparison with the above site. Central Europe Online http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=91157 This resource provides current information regarding countries in Central Europe. Articles regarding Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia and the Balkans appear on a daily basis. Searching for China WebQuest http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=90363 This is a lesson plan for exploring what actions the United States should take in its policy towards China. This site is the Teacher's Guide, but links to the Student Information are also provided. Students learn about the key aspects of Chinese culture including perspectives on business culture, religion, human rights, the environment, and politics.