Dennis B.

Tenajeros BSIT2B
II. Pretest
Multiple Choices: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write the
letters on the space provided on each item.
B 1. What term is considered as “a means of conveying something”?
a. Globalization b. Media c. Culture d. Global economy
A 2. Who is the theorist that once declared that media is “the medium is
the message”?
a. Marshall McLuhan
b. Herbert Schiller
c. John Tomlinson
d. Alfred Steger
C 3. Who is the theorist that cultural globalization is simply a
euphemism for “Western cultural imperialism?
a. Marshall McLuhan
b. Herbert Schiller
c. John Tomlinson
d. Alfred Steger
B 4. Who is the theorist that argued that only was the world being
Americanized, but that this processed also led to the spread of
“American” capitalist?
a. Marshall McLuhan
b. Herbert Schiller
c. John Tomlinson
d. Alfred Steger
C 5. What term that commentators believed that media globalization
coupled with American Hegemony
a. Globalization
b. Media
c. Cultural Imperialism
d. Global economy
IV. Learning Activities
Based on the lesson about Global-North and Global south, identify
one country that may belongs to First World and Third World and explain
why. Write your answers and explanation in the boxes provided.

Identify at least 5 different forms of media; analyze and explain how they
influenced Globalization.

1. The internet helps globalization greatly because of its easy accessibility. It spread
information from one continent to the other because of its wireless connection.

2. print media helps globalization through newspapers, magazines and even flyers or

leaflets by distributing it worldwide.

3. Just, like the print media, broadcast media influences globalization by distributing
footage or shows that have connections to globalization.

4. movie media is similar to broadcast media but movie media uses stories or clips to
disseminate information.

5. Supporting media is also a different approach in influencing globalization. They use

billboards to give information or knowledge to the public.
V. Mastery Test

1. What do you think is the advantages and disadvantages of Social

Media? Explain your claims, you may include personal experiences.

ADVANTAGES
In using social media, the advantages are numerous. Social media can help disseminate
information faster and more efficiently than print media, and social media is much easier to
access because of its availability. When it comes to entertainment, you can find countless of
video clips, articles and shows that suit your tastes. Games and talk shows are a common form
of entertainment on social media platforms, giving entertainment all across the globe. When it
comes to education, social media helps students and teachers meet even though one is across
the world through live meetings and live seminars, saving time and giving comfort even at
home.

DISADVANTAGES
The disadvantage of using social media is that information can be easily manipulated.
One can distribute misleading and wrong information or change the content because of its
accessibility. Hackers can also tap into your gadget when you click on a website, giving the
hackers a view on your personal and private information stored on your device. Social media
can be accessed by anyone and it also needs money because you need gadgets to access and
explore the web. Bogus or illegal products are also available to purchase by anyone who knows
where to buy it online, creating more danger to the youth and stirring more chaos into society.