Globalization and Technology
Globalization
Page 99
Globalization is the development of a world culture and an interdependent economy.
Lets read page 99.
Because the world seems to be getting smaller, it is likely that you know or will meet people from many other cultures. What is your role in this new, shrinking world?
It is important to understand that technology and business are what are dramatically connecting our worlds together. One of these companies that is connecting our world is McDonalds. Why would this be? Globalization is actually sometimes called McDonaldization!
One technology that connects our world is the Ipod touch!
Especially with internet!
Effects of technology on globalization on Page 97.
Read effects of technology on page 97
Transportation
Technology
Communication Technology
Hancock County is connected to
Which is connected to
The U.S.
Which is connected to...
The World!
Interdependence- When countries depend on one another for goods, raw materials to make goods, and markets in which to sell goods.
Globalization- The development of one world culture, rather than many different cultures and the development of an interdependent world economy.
Assignment
On page 97
draw the map
under Reading
Strategy. You must have
atleast 6 answers.
What is
Globalization?
The World