Globalisation

Issue 3 Key Understandings

By the end of this Issue, you will be able to understand:

• Globalisation shapes the interconnections and interdependence among countries and people.

• Globalisation creates impacts in the economy, culture and security.

• The impacts of globalisation result in differing responses from countries and people.

Issue 3 National Exam Questions (SRQ7)

• Do you think globalisation brings about more economic benefits or challenges? Explain your answer. (O-level 2022).

• Do you think the cultural impact of globalisation is greater on entertainment than on food? Explain your answer. (O-level 2024)

• Do you think managing transnational terrorism by individual countries is more effective than through cooperation among countries? Explain your answer. (O-level 2024)

• Do you think that individual actions have a more important role to play than global solutions in addressing cyber-security threats? Explain your answer. (O-level 2019)

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe the three driving forces of globalisation: developments in transportation, growth of multinational corporations (MNCs), and technological advancements; 

• Explain how each driving force has led to increased connectivity and interdependence between countries, peoples, and organisations around the world.

Learning Resources

• 8: Drivers of Globalisation classpoint slides & reading worksheet

• Ch 8 SRQ7 Essay lesson video

• Issue 3 SRQ Notes

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Explain the positive and negative economic impacts of globalisation on countries and individuals;

• Explain how countries and individuals respond to the economic impacts of globalisation;

• Describe how globalisation provides both benefits and costs to Singapore's economy.

Learning Resources

• 9: Economic impacts of Globalisation classpoint slides & reading worksheet

• Ch 9 SRQ7 Essay lesson video

• Issue 3 SRQ Notes

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe and explain the cultural impacts of globalisation in terms of spread of culture and dilution of culture;

• Provide examples for the cultural impacts of globalisation in relation to food and entertainment;

• Describe and explain the responses by individuals and countries to the cultural impacts of globalisation.

Learning Resources

• 10: Cultural impacts of Globalisation student presentation slides

• 10: Cultural impacts of Globalisation reading worksheet

• Ch 10 SRQ7 Essay lesson video

• Issue 3 SRQ Notes

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• Describe and explain the security impacts of globalisation in terms of transnational terrorism and cyber threats ;

• Explain the responses by individuals: heightened vigilance;

• Explain the responses by countries: security measures by the government, cooperation with other countries.

Learning Resources

• 11: Security impacts of Globalisation student presentation slides

• 11: Security impacts of Globalisation reading worksheet

• Ch 11 SRQ7 Essay lesson video

• Issue 3 SRQ Notes