Globalization POLS 1503 PDF

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Reading Assignment

First, be sure to thoroughly read the Syllabus for this course available in the “General Information and Forums” section of the course home page. Next, read the online synopsis, “What is Globalization?” Throughout the synopsis, click on each of the highlighted blue words to read into further depth about these key terms and topics: http://www.globalization101.org/what-is-globalization/ Please watch the Tom Friedman interview, Globalization after September 11th, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXI0VsX4NKI Here is a summary of this week’s reading: What is globalization? Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among people of all different backgrounds. It is driven by international trade, investment and aided by information technology. Follow the links and read about these forces:  

International Trade: http://www.globalization101.org/category/issues-in-depth/trade/ International Trade: http://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/trade/overview#3

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Investment: http://www.globalization101.org/category/issues-in-depth/investment/

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Effect of Globalization on International Investments: http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/022615/what-effect-has-globalization-hadinternational-investments.asp Information Technology: http://www.globalization101.org/category/issues-indepth/technology/

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NOTE: if the Globalization101.org website is not working, you can access an archived version of the site here: https://web.archive.org/web/20160830223212/http:/www.globalization101.org/ Globalization is deeply controversial. Three primary theories for how globalization was developed are provided. They are: 1. World-System Theory 2. World Polity Theory 3. World Culture Theory

Debates over the meaning and merits of globalization:

1. Kharas, H, & McArthur, J. (2016, October 5). Can globalization be rescued from itself?

Brookings. Retrieved from https://www.brookings.edu/research/can-globalization-berescued-from-itself/ 2. Collins, M. (2015, May 6). The pros and cons of globalization. Forbes. Retrieved

from https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikecollins/2015/05/06/the-pros-and-cons-ofglobalization/#7abebc55ccce 3. Cultural globalization. (n.d.). InternationalRelations.org. Retrieved

from http://internationalrelations.org/cultural-globalization/ Videos 

Rolin Corporation. (2015, Mar 6). What is globalization? [Video File]. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPD477FuqtY

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Explainity Channel. (2013, Jul 11). Globalization Easily Explained. [Video File]. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ0nFD19eT8

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Brown, S. Globalization Theories. Khan Academy. Retrieved from: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/society-andculture/demographics/v/globalization-theories Introduction to Sociology. (2016, April 4). Globalization and culture [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/2ydX2FY0dvY

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All videos have closed captioning or transcripts available.

Supplemental Resources You are not required to read or view the resources included here. However, you can find new ideas and/or questions raised to enhance your discussion posts and written assignments. Read about Brexit: http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/globalizations-angst-and-brexit-vote Read about Migration Trends: http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/migration-trend-young-and-poor-move-lands-aging-rich Video 

Films Media Group (2010). Globalization at a Crossroads. [Video File]. Films On Demand. Retrieved from: http://digital.films.com/play/U7LPNT

Video has closed captioning or transcript available,

Discussion Assignment

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Various theories on globalization exist. Choose two from the readings and describe each —one you agree with and one you disagree with—briefly describe each theory, and explain your reasons for agreement and disagreement.

Discussion Guidelines     

Share your thoughts and ideas on this week’s discussion forum prompts in a couple of paragraphs. Respond to at least 3 peers. Your post to each peer must be relevant to the week’s topic and should be more than a simple statement of agreement. Be kind, respectful, and resourceful on this forum. Speak with kindness, give your fellow classmates respect, and be resourceful to them by provided additional information about your topic, to ensure the conversation keeps on going. Please return throughout the week to continue to participate and respond to anyone who has responded to you. Be sure to cite any resources that you use in APA format. Direct quotes should not be used in discussions.

Learning Journal Unit 1

For this Learning Journal, you will choose a case study from the four available in the following resource: United Nations Association. (2014). The Global Citizen Student Reader: Globalization. Retrieved from: www.unausa.org. The cases are as follows: 1)

Mexican Government Advises Migrants (page 9)

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Liberian Plantation Workers Allege Poor Conditions (page 10)

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Charities Hijacked by Terrorism? (page 11)

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Call Center Jobs, Once Offshored to India, Now Offshored from India (page 12)

After you choose and carefully read through the case study, answer the following questions:     

How did globalization change some people’s lives? How did the changes lead to a conflict? What was the proposed solution(s) to the conflict? How satisfactory was the solution to each party? Can you imagine a way to avoid or resolve similar conflicts in the future, even if rapid globalization continues? Over the years, in what ways has your region become more globalized? How can you see the results of this today? If you cannot see the results of this today, why?

The journal entry should be about a page in length. If applicable, be sure to cite any resources you use to support your learning journal....