1. Measuring Global Interactions

Exercise 1:

Structured discussions. We will have one moderator who will ensure only one person peaks at a time and to move the conversation forward when she feels the current theme has been exhausted:

As you answer the following questions, here are a few ground rules

Use one fact from the reading or
Use one argument spoken by the previous speaker and expand on it or
If you disagree, you must support your answer with Florida or Guinness' themes

Discussion points:

Define Globalization (consider dimension, Guinness p. 5)
Define the core/periphery model
Globalization will only benefit the rich
Globalization is a great equalizer (see quotes in Guinness p2 and 22)
How will globalization impact: emerging markets, the 1%, TCKs, NICs, ICT companies, TNCs, civil society, cultural minorities
Define the KOF index
Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of the KOF index
Florida's article was written in 2005. Would his ideas be different today?
Can you find flaws in Florida's arguments and data?
"The world today looks flat to some because the economic and social distances between peaks worldwide have gotten smaller" (Florida, 50)
1. Discuss this statement
2. What factors have shrunk the distance between peaks?
How has globalization been responsible for the rise of right wing ideals

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Exercise 2

You have today's class to complete your map:

Come up with 5 other non traditional (not GDP or KOF) factors that could be used to identify the global core, semi-periphery and periphery.
For each one, list the top and bottom 10 countries for each factor.
On a blank map, create a composite index to identify the core and periphery
How could you find the semi-periphery using your index?
Present your findings to the class.

Exercise 3:

Round Robin Essay

You will write 5 essays between 5 people.
You will have 5 minutes per paragraph.
When the five minute is up, you will pass your essay to the person on your right, who will continue writing your essay.
The first person must write the introduction including:
- definitions
- A thesis statement
- Three arguments (one counter)
Each subsequent person will then write a paragraph for the argument
The last person will write the conclusion

Then, each person will grade an essay using the paper 3 markband

Question:

a) Explain why it might be hard to observe and measure some types of global interaction. [10 marks] May 14

b)“Global interactions have helped reduce disparities between places.” Discuss this statement. [15 marks] May 11

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