Chapter I Activities
Name: Verzosa, Ma. Ana A. Course: BS-Crim Date Submitted: August 25, 2023
Part I Define the following:
1. Globalization: The process of increased interconnectedness and interdependence among countries,
economies, cultures, and societies around the world. (Author: Roland Robertson)
2. Metaphor: A figure of speech that describes an object or action in terms of something else, without using
“like” or “as.” Example: “Time is money.”
3. Globalization theories: Various perspectives that attempt to explain the causes, consequences, and nature of
globalization, such as hyper globalism, skeptical, and transformation list theories.
4. Homogeneity: The state of being uniform or similar in nature or character.
5. Heterogeneity: The state of being diverse or varied in nature or character.
6. Neoliberalism: An economic and political ideology that emphasizes limited government intervention, free-
market capitalism, and deregulation.
7. Capitalism: An economic system where private individuals or corporations own the means of production, and
trade and industry are driven by profit.
8. Market Economy: An economic system in which prices, production, and distribution of goods and services are
determined by the interactions of buyers and sellers in the market.
9. International Monetary Fund (IMF): An international organization that aims to promote global monetary
cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable
economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.
10. Hybridization: The process of combining elements from different sources or cultures to create something
new and unique.
Part II
[Link] solid and liquid metaphor to globalization.
• The solid metaphor relates to globalization as nations and cultures are becoming interconnected, forming a
more cohesive global structure. The liquid metaphor represents the fluidity of information, people, and goods
across borders due to globalization’s influence.
2. Enumerate at least 3 foreign songs and its artist and their nationality.
• Foreign songs and artists:
“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (Puerto Rican)
“Gangnam Style” by PSY (South Korean)
“99 Luftballons” by Nena (German)
3. Relate homogeneity and heterogeneity to globalization.
• Homogeneity in globalization refers to the reduction of cultural and economic differences among countries,
while heterogeneity acknowledges the preservation and celebration of diverse cultures and economies.
Part III
1. Differentiate globalization and religion from globalization and regionalization.
• Globalization and religion involve the spread of ideas, beliefs, and practices across borders, sometimes leading
to cultural clashes. Globalization and regionalization, on the other hand, are processes that can either
emphasize interconnectedness on a global scale or focus on strengthening regional identities and economies.
Part IV
1. Identify the 9 major civilizations.
• The concept of “major civilizations” can vary, but some commonly recognized civilizations include:
[Link] Egyptian Civilization
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[Link] Valley Civilization
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[Link]-Roman Civilization
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Deadline: August 29, 2023
Prepared By: Renee Q. Villaruel
