7. Global Interactions at the Local Level

Exercise 1:

Discussion:

Using examples, define
- Localization
- glocalization
- Westernization
- Globalony

What are the different approaches to glocalization?

What are the benefits of globalized and local production?

Explain the different ways that countries have adapted to, and adopted globalization

Discuss the Singapore CS, Guinness 221

Is continued globalization inevitable?

How did civil society respond to globalization?

Describe the issues of generic pharmaceuticals

What are the benefits of community supported agricultural programs?

What are the alternatives to globalization?

Is life better in non-golobalized societies? Think of the Kayapo

We will discuss this video:

Response to Globalization

Prepare a short debate over the benefits of globalization defending one of the following position. Make sure to have specific examples of groups who represent this view, and specific examples to to support your ideas. Be prepared for your opponent's arguments with your own counter arguments.
- Supporters
- Rejectionists
- Reformists
- Alternatives

If you want visuals please include them in this presentation, with slide numbers for reference.

You have one 60 minutes to answer one question a) and one question b)

a) Using examples, analyse how foreign direct investment and glocalization are used by transnational corporations (TNCs) to help their expansion.[10 marks, M14]
a) Using examples, distinguish between local adoption and local adaptation of globalized cultural traits. [10 marks, M16]

AND

b) “Individuals, national governments and international organizations are increasingly resistant to global interactions.” Discuss this statement. [15 marks, N13]
b) “Globalization is unstoppable.” Discuss this statement. [15 marks, N12]
b) Contrast the impact of global interactions on the quality of life of different groups of people. [15 marks, M16]
b) “Glocalization is the most important reason why some transnational corporations (TNCs) have grown in size and influence over time.” Discuss this statement. [15 marks, N13]
(b) Discuss why anti-globalization movements/groups are found in most countries. [15 marks, N15]

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