globalization and civilization
You were selected to reflect on our readings (An Overview of History by Redner and What is Globalization by Kiggundu) located under the module titled “What is Globalization?”
1ã€From Kiggundu’s reading, I want you to provide a functional but comprehensive definition of globalization. Comment also on the validity of Kiggundu’s Center Periphery conceptualization of globalization. Finally, comment on what globalization means to you relative to your studies in the MPrS degree program. Develop at least two questions for the class so we may discuss the general idea of globalization relative to Kiggundu’s model. Be prepared to lead the discussion.
2ã€It appears from Redner’s chapter and the work of other globalization theorists, that globalization and the concept of civilization are in conflict. At best, civilization is sometimes seen as a shared consciousness driven by consumerism. At worse, the position is sometimes taken that globalization produces human alienation and civilization is in decline.
I want you to discuss, based on your readings, what you see as civilization; what you see as the relationships between globalization and civilization and, finally, what you think will be the outcome of globalization on civilization. Develop at least two questions for the class so we may discuss the idea of where civilization stands relative to globalization and what the future of civilization be. Be prepared to lead the discussion.
3ã€Although we can certainly debate this point, I want you to address the domain assumptions expressed in the Redner and Kiggundu chapters: Globalization, moving as it does from the center to the periphery 1 and periphery 2 zones, is impressing upon the world the ideas, values and practices of industrial capitalism, a formal-legal-rational system of governance, an appreciation of science and, most certainly, a strong emphasis on education and life-long learning.
Your discussion to the class needs to address whether you agree or disagree with what I have expressed in the above paragraph. In short, is globalization really doing this? If globalization is doing these things, discuss what the future holds for global citizens. If you think globalization is not doing these things, explain what it is doing and then discuss what the future holds for global citizens given your explanation of what globalization is doing.
Important note: This is a discussion, but you only need to answer the third question, and you can ignore the first and second questions. At the end of this discussion I would like you to ask at least two questions to bring it up for discussion and attach your answers.