Globalization AIM:

Do Now:What is globalization? Brainstorm at least

one potential positive and negative effect of globalization.

Announcement:QUIZ ON TUESDAY-

Maps: know the 4 attributes, the 4 type of projections and what they distort. Know how to read thematic maps.

Culture: know what components fall under culture, the 2 cultural ecology theories, how the environment impacts culture

Globalization: what is it/prerequisites/effects & tensions

Globalization The force/process that involves the entire

world and results in making something global in scope

Scale: not just for mapsLocal scale: unique featuresGlobal scale: broad patterns

Q: how has globalization impacted scale?

Economic Globalization Most economic activities in different regions

are now intertwined Ex: choice of crop grown in town A influenced

by consumer choice in town B

Transnational CorporationsCompanies that conduct research, operate

factories, and sell products in many countries, not just where its headquarters/shareholders are located

Globalization articlePlease read the globalization article and

answer the questions on the last page on a separate sheet of paper to be handed in for a grade. Please put your period # on the paper

Be prepared to discuss/feel free to take additional notes, but do not write on the paper.

The Global Economy Pre-reqs EffectsFall of communism Modern technology

CommunicationAbility to move money

Companies have more power

First global recession Specialization What else?

Globalization of Culture Changes in religion and language most

importantCommon language needed

Global cultural differences still flourish ex: now you can choose to watch t.v. shows

from all over the worldUnequal access to global culture

The underlying tension Promoting global exchange vs. maintaining

local traditions