People say we live in a shrinking world. But what does this mean?

People say we live in a shrinking

world.But what does this

mean?

In the 17th century it took 30 years for French Fashion to year England.

In 1953 it took 5 days for the news of Edmund Hillary conquering Mt Everest to reach London

What is globalisation?

• Write down what you think globalisation means.

• What does your partner think?

• Has this changed your definition?

What is globalisation?

• Globalisation is the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected. We now communicate, trade, travel and share each other’s cultures more easily around the world.

Barack Obama Tiger Woods

Adele

Daniel Craig

Kim Jong Un Justin Bieber

Choose three of these people: bullet point as much as you can about what you know about them.

How many examples can you give of different:

1) Sporting events watched all over the world

How many examples can you give of different:

2) brand names of clothing that is known all over the world

How many example can you give of different:

3) A TV series which is watched or copied all over the world

So how global are you?

• Where were your parent/s born?• The last music you listened to?• The last film you watched?• Where do your parents work?

And the companies?• Holidays?• Sports and Hobbies?• Food you like

So what do you think are the

advantages and disadvantages of

globalisation?

Keywords to Learn:

Globalisation: the increasing links between different countries throughout the world and the greater independence that results from this.Interdependence: the relationship between two or more countries, usually in terms of trade.Transnational Corporation: a corporation or enterprise that operates in more than one country.