| Reviewed: |
Apr 20, 2006 by Business Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
The Globalization 101 module provides interdisciplinary information on global
issues from an economic, political, and cultural vantage. The site addresses the
implications of globalization on culture, economic development, political costs
and the general well-being of people. The goal is to provide a balanced view
and challenge the reader to think about the controversies surrounding
globalization.
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| Learning Goals: |
The primary learning objective is to provide a comprehensive discussion of
globalization that allows the reader to form their own opinions on the topics.
It moves towards this goal by providing an interdisciplinary approach to
information. Other learning goals include the following:
Demonstrate knowledge of terms related to the study of globalization.
Identify effects of cultural globalization.
Evaluate the international penetration of American goods as a means of
measuring globalization.
Analyze an international trade dispute surrounding global cultural concerns.
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| Target Student Population: |
This site most likely would be used as at the high school level but it could be
used an introduction in a undergraduate level marketing or international
business class.
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| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
A very basic understanding of economics, history, geography, anthropology, and
political institutions would be useful as background material. However, these
are not required.
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| Type of Material: |
Website with lesson plans and exercises.
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| Recommended Uses: |
This module could serve as the foundation material for a more advanced
discussion on globalization.
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| Technical Requirements: |
Computer and web browser.
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