Overview
Unit 1: Introduction to Globalization
Topics:
: Exploring the meaning of globalization : Historical foundations of globalization Theories of globalization Debates over globalization
Learning Objectives: By the end of this Unit you will be able to:
: Identify the historical influences on trends in globalization. Compare and contrast the theories of globalization. Defend various perspectives of the debates over globalization. Identify conflicts that occur due to globalization and examining viable solutions.
Tasks:
Introduce yourself to the class on the Course Forum Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignment
Participate in the Discussion Assignment : Respond to at least three Discussion Forum posts written by your fellow classmates Make entries to the Learning Journal : Take the Self-Quiz
Introduction
Welcome to our first unit of Globalization. In this course, we will explore the influences on globalization and its development, the issues and concerns around globalization, and the potential benefits and implications of globalization. We will look at this topic from a variety of different global perspectives, and you will have the opportunity to share your own thoughts on this process.
Reading Assignment
First, be sure to thoroughly read the Syllabus for this course available in the "General Information and Forums" section of the course home page.
1. The Counsel on Foreign Relations. (2021). What is globalization? World101 Global Era Issues. https://world101.cfr.org/global-era- issues/globalization/what-globalization
: Review the following: o What is Globalization? o It Takes a Village to Make Your Medicine o Six Essential International Organizations You Need to Know o Hitting Home: When Global Becomes Local o How Globalization Affects What's for Brunch o Big in China: The Global Market for Hollywood Movies o Two Hundred Years of Global Communications o Human Trafficking in the Global Era
2. Lechner, F. (2001). Globalization theories. The Globalization Website. https://web.archive.org/web/20130529201438/http://sociology.emory.edu:80/faculty/globalization/theories01.html
Three primary theories for how globalization was developed are provided. They are:
: World-System Theory World Polity Theory World Culture Theory
Debates over the meaning and merits of globalization:
1. Collins, M. (2015, May 6). The pros and cons of globalization. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikecollins/2015/05/06/the- pros-and-cons-of-globalization/#7abebc55ccce 2. Kharas, H, & McArthur, J. (2016, October 5). Can globalization be rescued from itself? Brookings. https://www.brookings.edu/research/can-globalization-be-rescued-from-itself/ 3. KOchler, H. (2018). "Culture in the Age of Globalization", Contours of the Future in the Context of World's Cultural Development. St Petersburg University of the Humanities and Social Sciences. http://hanskoechler.com/Koechler-Culture-Globalization: Likhachev_Conf-St_Petersburg-2018.pdf 4. What is globalization? (n.d.). World101 I Global Era Issues. https://world101.cfr.org/global-era-issues/globalization/what- globalization
Videos (All videos have closed captioning or transcripts available).
culture/demographics/v/globalization-theories
2. Explainity Channel. (2013, Jul 11). Globalization easily explained. [Video].