Summative assessment

Globalization and culture

(Criterion A - Listening)

Student:____Arlan________________ Grade:___8A______

● Watch a video “Globalization and culture”

● Answer the following questions and use your own words as much as possible

● Dictionaries are not allowed to be used in this task

● Answer the questions in English

● You have 60 minutes to complete the task.

Level descriptor:

0 The student does not reach a standard described by any of the

descriptors below.
 1-2 The student:

i.identifies minimal stated information (facts and/or opinions) in simple

authentic texts

ii.identifies basic conventions in simple authentic texts

iii.identifies basic connections in simple authentic texts

3-4 The student:

i.identifies some stated information (facts and/or opinions) in simple

authentic texts

ii.identifies basic conventions in simple authentic texts

iii.identifies basic connections in simple authentic texts

5-6 The student:

i.identifies most stated information (facts and/or opinions and

supporting details) in a variety of simple authentic texts

ii.interprets conventions in simple authentic texts

iii.interprets connections in simple authentic texts

7-8 The student:

i.identifies explicit and implicit information (facts and/or opinions and

supporting details) in a wide variety of simple authentic texts

ii.analyses conventions in simple authentic texts

iii.analyses connections in simple authentic texts

Helpful words

Entities organization, institution, entity, body, foundation, society

Proponents - a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or course of action.

"a strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies", supporter
Heterogeneity- the quality or state of being diverse in character or content.
"the genetic heterogeneity of human populations"

Homogeneity- the quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

"the cultural homogeneity of our society"

Emerge- move out of or away from something and become visible.

Unilateral - (of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country

involved in a situation, without the agreement of another or the others.

"unilateral nuclear disarmament"

N# Question

1 Question: Globalization manifests True.

differently in every single society.
True/False
Google the definition of “globalization”
Globalization is the growing global
interconnection of people,
businesses, and countries, which
integrates economies, cultures,
politics, and technologies, leading
to rapid exchange across borders,
powered by technology

and rephrase it in your own words.

2 Question: What is the impact of Globalization has both positive and

globalization on the culture?
What is transmitted across national
and cultural borders?
negative impacts on culture,
enabling the exchange of popular
culture, ideas, and values across
borders, leading to cultural
homogenization or hybridization,
and sometimes resulting in the loss
of traditional practices and cultural
diversity
3 Question:
What aspects of your personal
everyday life does globalization affect?
Give examples
4 Question:
Why has the process of globalization
been criticized? Give examples.
5 Question:
What is cultural imperialism? What do
Western cultures export to others? Give
examples.
Globalization affects many aspects
of our daily lives, including the way
we communicate, the food we eat,
the places we travel to, the
products we consume, and the
cultures we are exposed to
Globalization has been criticized
for: Unequal distribution of
benefits, Environmental
degradation, Cultural
homogenization, Exploitation of
developing countries, Job losses
Cultural imperialism is when one
culture dominates or influences
others, often through media,
technology, and economic power.
Western cultures, like the US and
Western Europe, are often accused
of cultural imperialism. Examples
include Hollywood movies, fast
food, Western fashion, English
language, and social media
6 Question: Why can we say that America America has been able to export
has been one of the key nations to
export aspects of culture?
7 Question:
To what extent is globalization
responsible for Americanization of the
global culture?
8 Question:
Using McDonalds as an example ,
analyze how this company promotes
American culture all over the world.
9 Question:
What celebrations (initially American)
became international? Give examples.
aspects of its culture due to its
economic and political power,
dominance in the entertainment
industries like Hollywood and
music, and the technology
platforms created by American
companies that allow for global
access to American culture
Globalization has facilitated the
spread of American culture around
the world, but it is not solely
responsible for the Americanization
of global culture
McDonald's promotes American
culture globally through its menu
offerings, branding and advertising,
store design, and community
involvement. Its menu includes
American classics like the Big Mac,
Quarter Pounder, and fries, while
limited-time menu items often
feature American flavors
Halloween (originating from
ancient Celtic festivals)
Valentine's Day (originating from a
Christian feast day)
Black Friday (shopping holiday)
Christmas (with some of its
traditions such as Santa Claus)
International Women's Day
10 Question:
According to Apparadurai’s thesis, what movement of people across
are the most important factors that
influence global cultural changes?
Appadurai's thesis proposes that
five key factors influence global
cultural changes: ethnoscapes (the
borders), mediascapes (the flow of
images, information, and news
across borders), technoscapes (the
movement of technology across
borders), financescapes (the flow
of capital across borders), and
ideoscapes (the flow of ideas,
beliefs, and ideologies across
borders)

11 Question: New and hybridized cultural

How do new and hybridized cultural
identities emerge?
identities can emerge through
cultural contact and exchange,
cultural appropriation and blending,
and also through intermarriage and
migration

12 Question: It shows the examples of

Globalization

How are pictures connected with the

topic of the video?

13 What is the target audience of the Students, that want to learn about
video? Globalization
14 Comment on the mem “it is the same
but different” based on the topic of the
video.
15 Does globalization lead to greater
cultural homogeneity or cultural
heterogeneity? Give examples
16. In your opinion, how can nations
protect their cultural identities?
"It is the same but different"
encapsulates the paradoxical
nature of globalization and culture,
acknowledging both
commonalities and distinctions
that arise in our interconnected
world.
Globalization can lead to both
cultural homogeneity and
heterogeneity. For example, the
global popularity of fast food
chains like McDonald's represents
cultural homogeneity, as they
promote a standardized dining
experience worldwide. Conversely,
the increasing popularity of diverse
cuisines, such as Indian curry or
Japanese sushi, demonstrates
cultural heterogeneity resulting
from globalization.
Preserve cultural heritage:
Safeguard historical sites, artifacts,
traditional practices, languages,
music, art, and folklore.
Focus on education: Incorporate
cultural studies into school
curricula, promote understanding,
and appreciate cultural heritage.
Implement cultural policies:
Support cultural institutions, artists,
events, and incentivize local
cultural production.
Engage local communities:
Encourage community involvement
in cultural activities and initiatives.
Embrace cultural diplomacy:
Participate in international events
to showcase cultural uniqueness.