MODULE 1

THE STRUCTURES OF GLOBALIZATION

LESSON 1: WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION?

TOPICS INCLUDES: What is Globalization?
Why do We Study Globalization
Globalization Theories
Metaphors of Globalization
Perspective to dynamics of Local and Global Cultures
Globalization and Religion
Globalization and Regionalization
Origins of Globalization
The Global Economy
Poverty in the Philippines
Economic Globalization and Global Trade

A. Essay

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using (a) broad and inclusive definitions and
(b) narrow and exclusive definitions of globalization:
2. What do you think is the importance of defining globalization?
3. Do you agree with the idea that the contemporary world is characterized by high liquidity?
Explain.
4. How have you experienced globalization?
5. Why it is crucial to emphasize that globalization is uneven?
6. What is the difference between globalization and globalism?
7. Are societies in the world becoming more similar (homogenous) or more different
(heterogenous)?
8. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of homogenization of culture?
How about heterogenization?

9. Which of the aforementioned views on the history of globalization you find most appealing?
Explain.
10. What do you think the effect of a high dependency ratio in developed countries? In
developing countries?
11. Is the heightened flow of people a unique feature of the current global era?
12. Has globalization facilitated or obstructed greater labor migration?

ASSESSMENT:

B. The World Made Closer

Instructions: You are to see actual application of globalization on the different

aspects of daily life such as politics, music, sports, film, celebrity, and
disaster.

1. Answer the following questions:

a. Enumerate at least three of the most recent songs you have listened. Where did they
originate? Identify the nationality of the writer and /or artist for each music
b. What gadgets or devices do you usually use to listen to music?
c. Where were these gadgets or devices made? Where is the company based?
d. How did you access this music? Did you purchase them online or listen to them through
YouTube, Spotify, and other music channels?
2. Using the visual representation, create your generalizations and discuss: What is
globalization? How would you define globalization?

3. What metaphors are you going to use in order to improve your own definition of
globalization? Enumerate at least three and explain one of them.