Globalization Identify one reason why we should care

Globalization

Identify one reason why we should care what happens beyond the borders of the United States?

When you hear the word Globalization, what comes to mind?

Defining Globalization : As a result of technological and social change, human activities across regions and continents As a result of technological and social are change, human activities across regions increasingly linked and being continents are increasingly being linked together…transferring of goods, ideas, and cultures at increasing speeds.

A state of the world and a process. “Globalization” refers both to the state of interconnectivity between places in the world, as well as the ongoing process of becoming interconnected. “Globalization allows us to buy cheaper goods”–State of the World “The countries around the Pacific have experienced a great deal of globalization lately” - Process

Three Basic Concepts: 1. Connections 2. Competition 3. Cooperation

The Global Agenda …merging perspectives.

Economy…global trade Terrorism… 9/11 Immigration…illegal immigration

Public Health…Ebola Outbreak Environment…”Green” Germany Poverty…Mumbai, India

The Case of Haiti Citizens Making A Difference • Aaron Jackson – Golf Caddy • Haiti: 4 Million Children Video • Internal Parasites Affect 40% of Children • Miguel and Kremer’s 2004 study analyzed the costs of schoolbased deworming and determined that it was less than $0. 50 per child per year. • In India children are dewormed for a total of about $0. 30 per child, or $0. 09 per child excluding the value of teachers’ and principals’ time spent on the program. • Planting Peace NGO – Stomp the Worm Project

Communications and Technology …Hong Kong protests Negotiations …Iran Nuclear Deal Global Culture…lunch in Shanghai

Globalization and the American Workforce “When I compare our high school education to what I see when I’m traveling abroad, I’m terrified for our work force of tomorrow. . . In the international competition to have the biggest and best supply of knowledge workers, America is falling behind. ” - Bill Gates Which countries do you think we are competing with in supply of “knowledge workers”?

What kind of education/skills do you need for your future?

In your own words define Globalization and write one reason why understanding it is important.

How might “Global Citizenship” be different than “U. S. Citizenship”? Which do you think is more important? And why?