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1. Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

2. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this lesson, the students are expected to: Formulate a personal definition of globalization; Differentiate competing conceptions of globalization Identify the underlying philosophies of the varying definitions of globalization Agree on a working definition of globalization for the course Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

3. GLOBALIZATION Much has changed since time immemorial. The reality and omnipresence of makes us see ourselves as part of what we refer to as the “global age” ( Albrow , 1996). age” Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

4. CONCEPTIONS OF GLOBALIZATION

5. CONCEPTIONS OF GLOBALIZATION Globalization in terms of global interdependence started centuries ago (Toffler, 1981). James & Steger (2014) it is an extraordinary and complicated concept that was rarely used until the 1990s but with the processes that had been happening for centuries. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

6. WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION?

7. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION “process of world shrinkage, of distances getting shorter, things moving closer. It pertains to the increasing ease with which somebody on one side of the world interact, to mutual benefit with somebody on the other side of the world” (Thomas Larsson, 2001). “Globalization as colonization” (Martin Khor, mid 1990’s). Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

8. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION “ glocalization the simultaneity - the co-presence - of both universalizing and particularizing tendencies” (Roland Robertson, 1980). Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

9. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION “globalization is a transplanetary process or a set of processes involving increasing liquidity & the growing multidirectional flows of people, objects, places, and information as well as the structures they encounter and create that are barriers to, or expedite, those flows…” (Ritzer, 2015). Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

10. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION Webster dictionary 1961: broad and inclusive “…globalization means the onset of the borderless world…” (Ohmae 1992). 2. Narrow and exclusive “the characteristics of globalization trend include the internationalizing of production, the new international division of labor, new mingratry movements of the South to North, the new competitive environment that accelerate these processes, & the internationalizing of the state… making states into agencies of the globalizing world” ( Rawoo NDARC,2000) Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

11. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION Perspective of the person To paraphrase the sociologist Cesare Poppi : Globalization is the debate and the debate is globalization. Globalization is reality Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

12. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. This process has effects on the environment, on culture, on political systems, on economic development and prosperity, and on human physical well-being on societies around the world (Globalization 101,”n.d.). Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

13. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION For Aljun Apparudai , globalization occurs on multiple and intersecting dimensions of integration that he calls “ scapes ”. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

14. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION For Aljun Apparudai , globalization occurs on multiple and intersecting dimensions of integration that he calls “ scapes ”. Ethnoscape - refers to global movement of people Organizations such as Red Cross respond quicker to disasters around the world. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

15. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION For Aljun Apparudai , globalization occurs on multiple and intersecting dimensions of integration that he calls “ scapes ”. Mediascape - refers to flow of media across border Greek culture spread across Africa, Europe and Asia through Alexander the Great. This is the reason there are cities named Alexander in Africa, Egypt and in Turkey. Christian missionaries from Europe added to the globalization of Christianity. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

16. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION For Aljun Apparudai , globalization occurs on multiple and intersecting dimensions of integration that he calls “ scapes ”. Technoscape - refers to circulation of mechanical goods and software Smartphones connect people all over the world like never before. Around 60% of all people in the world use smartphones. Environmental cooperation has spread to help chlorofluorocarbon emissions to flow the depletion of the ozone. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

17. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION For Aljun Apparudai , globalization occurs on multiple and intersecting dimensions of integration that he calls “ scapes ”. Financescape – denotes the global circulation of money or in the economy Outsourcing can add the economic development of a struggling country, bringing much needed jobs. Some automobiles use parts from other countries, as in car being assembled in the Philippines with the parts coming from Japan, Korea, or Germany. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

18. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION For Aljun Apparudai , globalization occurs on multiple and intersecting dimensions of integration that he calls “ scapes ”. 5. Ideoscape – refers to realm where political ideas moved around The Free World Trade Organization supervises world trade. The European Union is an economic and political union of 28 countries that are located primarily in Europe. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

19. EXAMPLES OF GLOBALIZATION IN VARIOUS ASPECTS Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

20. GLOBALIZATION IN ECONOMICS Multinational corporations operate on a global scale, with satellite offices and branches in numerous locations. Outsourcing can add to the economic development of a struggling country, bringing much needed jobs. Some automobiles use parts from other countries Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

21. GLOBALIZATION IN ECONOMICS The Free World Trade Organization supervises world trade. The European Union is an economic and political union of 28 countries that are located primarily in Europe. A dress with design inspired by the culture of Africa, made in South Korea, and sold in New York Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

22. GLOBALIZATION IN ECONOMICS A bag made in China, sold in America, and brought to the Philippines as souvenir to expectant relatives. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

23. GLOBALIZATION IN THE BLENDING OF CULTURES Greek culture spread across Africa, Europe and Asia through Alexander the Great. The Silk Road was a trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea area and it allowed the exchange of not only goods, but culture and knowledge. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

24. GLOBALIZATION IN THE BLENDING OF CULTURES Christian missionaries from Europe added to the globalization of Christianity. Colonization all over the world was a major cause of globalization. Improved travel facilitated the growth of globalization. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

25. GLOBALIZATION IN THE BLENDING OF CULTURES Food is one factor of globalization. Satellite television allows shows from one country to be broadcast in many others, adding to cultural globalization. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

26. GLOBALIZATION IN TECHNOLOGY The Internet is a major contributor to globalization. Global news networks, like CNN, contribute to the spread of knowledge. Cell phones connect people all over the world like never before. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

27. GLOBALIZATION IN TECHNOLOGY Military cooperation between countries adds to globalization. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

28. OTHER EXAMPLES OF GLOBALIZATION The Olympics began in ancient Greece and continue today. The FIFA World Cup has more viewers than any other sporting event from around the world. Travel and tourism allows globalization of many things. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

29. OTHER EXAMPLES OF GLOBALIZATION The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization that promotes cooperation in many areas. Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

30. METAPHORS OF GLOBALIZATION

31. SOLID and LIQUID Solidity . It refers to barriers that prevent or make difficult in the movement of things. Solids can be natural or man-made. Liquidity . It refers to the increasing ease of movement of people, things, information, and places in the contemporary world. Liquidity and solidity are in constant interaction.

32. SOLID and LIQUID Liquidity . It refers to the increasing ease of movement of people, things, information, and places in the contemporary world. Liquidity and solidity are in constant interaction. The most characteristic of liquid – it tends to melt whatever stands in its path (especially solid). Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

33. FLOWS Flows . It refers to the movement of people, things, places, and information brought by the growing “porosity” of global limitations (Ritzer, 2015.) “In global finance system, national borders are porous.” -- Landler, 2008 flows in present time: poor illegal migrants, virtual flow of legal & illegal info.,

34. FLOWS Flows . It refers to the movement of people, things, places, and information brought by the growing “porosity” of global limitations (Ritzer, 2015.) “In global finance system, national borders are porous.” -- Landler, 2008 flows in present time: poor illegal migrants, virtual flow of legal & illegal info., immigrants recreating ethnic enclaves in host countries.

35. CONCLUSION

36. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION Globalization is inevitable ( Pavit and Patel, 1999). Globalization of Nothing by Ritzer 2003 “attitudes towards globalization depend, among other things, on whether one gains or losses from it.” Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

37. DEFINING GLOBALIZATION Depending on what is globalized , a different dynamic may emerge. So while it is important to ask “What is globalization?” it is likewise important to ask “ What is/are being globalized?” Module 1: Distinguishing Different Interpretations of and Approaches to Globalization

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