Reading AssignmentFirst, be sure to thoroughly read the Syllabus for this course available in the “General Information and Forums” section of the course home page.Next, read the online synopsis, “What is Globalization?” Throughout the synopsis, click on each of the highlighted blue words to read into further depth about these key terms and topics:http://www.globalization101.org/what-is-globalization/Please watch the Tom Friedman interview, Globalization after September 11th, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXI0VsX4NKIHere is a summary of this week’s reading:What is globalization? Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among people of all different backgrounds. It is driven by international trade, investment and aided by information technology. Follow the links and read about these forces: International Trade: http://www.globalization101.org/category/issues-in-depth/trade/International Trade: http://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/trade/overview#3Investment: http://www.globalization101.org/category/issues-in-depth/investment/Effect of Globalization on International Investments: http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/022615/what-effect-has-globalization-had-international-investments.aspInformation Technology: http://www.globalization101.org/category/issues-in-depth/technology/NOTE: if the Globalization101.org website is not working, you can access an archived version of the site here: https://web.archive.org/web/20160830223212/http:/www.globalization101.org/ Globalization is deeply controversial.Three primary theories for how globalization was developed are provided. They are:1. World-System Theory 2. World Polity Theory 3. World Culture Theory Debates over the meaning and merits of globalization:1. Kharas, H, & McArthur, J. (2016, October 5). Can globalization be rescued from itself? Brookings. Retrieved from https://www.brookings.edu/research/can-globalization-be-rescued-from-itself/2. Collins, M. (2015, May 6). The pros and cons of globalization. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikecollins/2015/05/06/the-pros-and-cons-of-globalization/#7abebc55ccce3. Cultural globalization. (n.d.). InternationalRelations.org. Retrieved from http://internationalrelations.org/cultural-globalization/VideosRolin Corporation. (2015, Mar 6). What is globalization? [Video File]. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPD477FuqtYExplainity Channel. (2013, Jul 11). Globalization Easily Explained. [Video File]. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ0nFD19eT8Brown, S. Globalization Theories. Khan Academy. Retrieved from: https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/society-and-culture/demographics/v/globalization-theoriesIntroduction to Sociology. (2016, April 4). Globalization and culture [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/2ydX2FY0dvYAll videos have closed captioning or transcripts available. Supplemental ResourcesYou are not required to read or view the resources included here. However, you can find new ideas and/or questions raised to enhance your discussion posts and written assignments. Read about Brexit: http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/globalizations-angst-and-brexit-voteRead about Migration Trends: http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/migration-trend-young-and-poor-move-lands-aging-richVideo Films Media Group (2010). Globalization at a Crossroads. [Video File]. Films On Demand. Retrieved from: http://digital.films.com/play/U7LPNTCompany About UsStuDocu World University Ranking 2021Doing GoodAcademic IntegrityStuDocu ScholarshipJobsDutch Website Contact & Help F.A.Q.Contact Legal TermsPrivacy PolicyCookie Statement Social FacebookTwitterInstagramYouTubeTikTokBlog Get the App https://widget.trustpilot.com/trustboxes/5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af/index.html?templateId=5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af&businessunitId=5c6bbef2ddf81b0001d62aeb#locale=en-us&styleHeight=20px&styleWidth=100%25&theme=lightCopyright © 2021 StudeerSnel B.V., Keizersgracht 424, 1016 GC Amsterdam, KVK: 56829787, BTW: NL852321363B01out of 4Download
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