Introduction
This webquest is devoted to the influence of globalization. In order to study this theme we should learn some information about the term globalization, the historical background of this notion, anti-globalization views, pro-globalization views.
Task
How does globalization influence the world? To answer this question, you will need to work in teams and complete tasks and assignments designed by your instructor.
Process
For the seminar on Globalization the whole class should be divided into 4 groups. Each group will get one aspect of the theme “Influence of Globalization” Your task will include the following:
1.) PRE – ClASS PREPARATION:
- Study Web-based materials using links suggested.
- Do additional Internet search for information on the target issue, if necessary.
- Answer the questions.
- Divide your materisl between you and your partner for presentation in the class. for the members of other group.
- Prepare your reports (presentation)
2.) IN-CLASS ACTIVITY
- Report the whole class what you have learned on the topic for your group activity.
For this seminar I decided to break the Globalization into 4 parts. Each group will study only one part and inform the whole class about its major features and subjects. If you have any questions you can write me in section “Comments” which is situated on my blog page below.
Roles
You will be working in teams. It will be up to you to divide roles in each team. Foe efficiency, there should be a team leader, who will organize the work and divide the issues within each topic to make sure everything is covered and there is no overlap. However, all team members are responsible for presenting information in class, regardless their role in pre-class preparation process.
Group 1: The process of globalization.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globalization
http://www.globalization101.org/What_is_Globalization.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtmvksvSvtc&feature=related
QUESTIONS:
1) What is the definition of Globalization? In what way the definition of globalization has been developing?
2) What is the goal of globalization?
3) What spheres of life does globalization cover?
4) How does the process of globalizing happen?
Group 2: the history of globalization.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globalization
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1174759,00.html
http://business.mapsofindia.com/globalization/history.html
QUESTIONS:
1) What are 2 views on the history of globalization?
2) When the process of globalizing has began due to the meaning of Thomas Friedman?
3) When the process of globalizing has began due to the meaning of Andre Gunder?
4) What are the main phases of developing of globalization?
Group 3: pro-globalization views.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globalization
http://www.international.ucla.edu/podcasts/article.asp?parentid=92724
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4O3V5XU7Mg&feature=related
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Positive-Effects-of-Globalization&id=1126427 QUESTIONS:
1) Who are the pro-globalists? What are their views?
2) What is positive influence of globalization on the spheres of economy, culture, business and finance?
3) How does globalization influence the spheres of technology and information?
4) Does the process of globalization develop democracy in the world?
Group 4: anti-globalization views.
http://www.international.ucla.edu/podcasts/article.asp?parentid=92724
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4O3V5XU7Mg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bhodyt4fmU&feature=related
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Globalization
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/negative-effects-of-globalization.html
QUESTIONS:
1) Who are the anti-globalists? What are their views?
2) The interests of which countries are realized during the process of globalization?
3) How does globalization influence poor countries?
4) How does globalization influence the spheres of religion and culture? How does it affect world ecology?
