way2go! 6, Schulbuch

155 What’s globalisation (to you)? Read an explanation of ‘globalisation’ below. What causes and consequences of globalisation does it mention? READING 2 M p. 64 Talking about globalisation Think of examples of and/or explanations for these aspects of globalisation. Compare in class. Then sort the aspects into positive and negative ones. Some could be both. LANGUAGE 3 a M p. 61 Write sentences about causes and effects of globalisation using the linking words below. b Example: The variety of products available has increased due to improved transportation.  1  subsidiary: Zweigstelle, Filiale  2  recognition: Bekanntheit as a result (of)  because (of)  consequently  due to  for this reason  since  therefore variety of products available (e.g. food, clothes) increased damage to the environment no borders almost unlimited number of TV channels available worldwide communication individual freedom dominance of Western ideas and values brings peoples of the world together hurts local economy less cultural diversity We now communicate and share each other’s cultures through travel and trade, transporting products around the world in hours or days. We are in a huge global economy where something that happens in one area can have knock-on effects worldwide. This process is called ‘globalisation’. What is globalisation? Globalisation is the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected as a result of massively increased trade and cultural exchange. Globalisation has increased the production of goods and services. The biggest companies are no longer national firms but multinational corporations with subsidiaries 1 in many countries. Globalisation has been taking place for hundreds of years but has speeded up enormously over the last half-century. Globalisation has resulted in:  increased international trade  a company operating in more than one country  greater dependence on the global economy  freer movement of capital, goods and services  recognition 2 of companies such as McDonald’s and Starbucks in less developed countries Although globalisation is probably helping to create more wealth in developing countries, it is not helping to close the gap between the world’s poorest countries and the world’s richest. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv