Concepts and Terms


To what extent should globalization shape identity? How should I respond to globalization?

As you progress through this unit, ask yourself the following questions:

  • What is meant by the term global village?

  • What items or activities do you use that connect you to the global village?

  • To what extent is technology having a positive or negative impact on the global village?

  • Should there be more done to protect culture?

  • What responsibilities do people have in a globalizing world?


In this unit, you will learn more about the following big ideas:

  • Globalization challenges our unique identities as individuals and cultures.
  • Globalization lets us extend and enrich our communities.
  • Globalization allows us to influence others and others to influence us.
  • Globalization gives us opportunities to be global citizens.

The following are important words in this unit. Select the word to read the definition, or look in the online glossary.

assimilation

bias

blog

Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission

CanCon

consumerism

cultural content legislation
digital divide

diversification

homogenization

hybridization

intellectual property

language laws

marginalization
media

norms

open source

pluralism

podcast