Lesson 17: GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this lesson, you shall be able to:
1. Articulate a personal definition of global
2. Appreciate the ethical obligations of global citizenship

Global - relating to, or involving the entire world : WORLDWIDE

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/global

Pertaining to the entire globe rather than a specific region or country. Often used
interchangeably with the term international, with one exception being in regards to mutual
funds. When dealing with mutual funds, a global fund pertains to the entire world, while an
international fund deals with all countries except the United States. Also called worldwide

http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/global.html

Global - pertaining to the whole world; worldwide; universal: the dream of global peace.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/global

Ethics of global citizenship are the principles, which help citizens overcome these problems,
building rapport with one another, maintaining peace and stability and realizing justice and
equality among people from different cultures.

In a world that is full of dangerous and serious global issues, preserving human rights and
keeping peace and stabilization seem to be very difficult. EFL (i.e., English as foreign
language) teachers should be wary of the global issues in addition to the suspicious events,
such as violence, inequality, injustice, disrespect and other negative aspects, which happen
outside their classrooms. Henceforth, to avoid or at least reduce the effects of the global
problems, they should provide instruction on the ethics of global citizenship to make their
students cautious about what would be encountered outdoor since they are members
belonging to the same society. The responsibility of teachers increases in this status quo,
especially in terms of preparing their students to face the problems of the present epoch
and equipping them with the skills and knowledge required to be citizens who know their
rights and duties. The ethics of global citizenship have their potential value in education
because they prepare
learners to face the global issues and provide them with the necessary skills and ethical
concepts, such as respect, empathy, cooperation and many other standards in order to
create global ethical societies.
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Being a good citizen entails taking personal responsibility for one's decisions and
actions, including respecting others, obeying rules and laws, and setting a good example to
others. Global citizens feel a sense of responsibility to help when the rights of others are
violated, no matter where in the world they live.

What Is Global Citizenship? Global citizenship is not a new concept, but in the
current world order it takes on new meaning and greater importance than before. While
once reserved for people of high social standing or those preparing for roles in politics or
economics, global awareness is now the responsibility of all people everywhere. And since
today’s world is becoming more interconnected every day due to commerce, technology,
and transnational challenges, the need to educate students in how to become active global
citizens is greater now than ever before.

Drawing from many sources, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF defines a global citizen as
someone who understands interconnectedness, respects and values diversity, has the ability
to challenge injustice, and takes action in personally meaningful ways. Today’s education
for global citizenship empowers students to understand and exercise their human rights in
ways that demonstrate solidarity with human beings everywhere and make a positive
impact on the world. Just as students need instruction that prepares them to be productive
U.S. citizens, so too do they require an education that cultivates in them the knowledge,
skills, values, and actions to be responsible global citizens.
https://www.gcedclearinghouse.org/sites/default/files/resources/Exploring%20our%20roles%20as%
20global%20citizens.pdf

Things To Do

A. Articulate a personal definition of “global”. Give examples.

B. Why are ethical obligations of global citizenship important? Discuss them thoroughly.