“The negative side to globalisation is that it wipes out entire economic systems and in doing so wipes out the accompanying culture.” (Peter L. Berger, 1929–2017, US sociologist and theologian) globalisation !+glEUbElaI*zeISEn? n., no pl. The process by which the world is gradually becoming unified on an … 1 (economic • overall), technological and cultural level. The idea includes the increasing mobility of … 2 (people • goods) (as business travellers, tourists, immigrants or refugees) and the steady flow of … 3 (transport • money) and goods between international markets and production sites. It also stands for the … 4 (local • global) spread (and clash) of ideas and values as well as the rapid distribution of … 5 (commercials • information) through the media. Quotes about globalisation You’ll find three quotes about globalisation on these two pages. With a partner, find out: • which is in favour of globalisation, against it or neutral • what aspects of globalisation each quote refers to • what the intention of the quotes might be 2 technology economy politics culture G7 ecology globalisation First impression of globalisation With a partner, make a mind map similar to the one above. Then write a definition for globalisation as you now understand it into your learning journal. 3 j 61 Goals • Analyse geographical data and maps. • Discuss the pros and cons of globalisation. • Identify general messages and specific details. • Interpret quotes. • Describe properties (adjectives) and express manner (adverbs). Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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