Differentiate between the four types of globalization.

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Module 1 discussion : what is globalization?

You’ve probably heard of it…but can you define it? Or explain how it works? Are we interconnected? Are we getting closer to each other, or are we separated by geography, borders, and culture? Is globalization good or bad? Why? No one really knows the answer to these questions! They are the subject of intense debate among academics, policymakers, and practitioners around the world who are trying to makes sense of the world and how it is changing. Or not changing. We don’t know! The purpose of this module is to teach you how to think more clearly about globalization- what it is, and how it impacts people, all around the world. By the end of this module, you will be able to:

1.1. Differentiate between the four types of globalization.

1.2. Describe the controversies surrounding globalization.

1.3. Identify the consequences and effects of globalization.

1.4. Describe the reactions and responses to globalization.

This module has:

1 video for you to watch, 1 PowerPoint lecture for you to enjoy, and 4 articles for you to read.

Start with this (2.5 minute) video to get a sense of what we are talking about:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjh-vt6xtfo&feature=emb_title

the PowerPoint lecture is in audio mode 13 mins, I will attach mp3 version.

Then read these first three articles to flesh out what the videos were talking about. Two of the articles are written by my mentor James Midgley, Dean and Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley.

For this article, mainly focus mainly on the 4 perspectives of what globalization is.

Midgley, J. (2007). Perspectives on Globalization Social Justice and Welfare. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 34(2), 17-36.

For this article, mainly focus on the 4 perspectives on globalization’s impact.

Midgley, J. (2008). Perspectives on globalization and culture: Implications for international social work practice. Journal of Global Social Work Practice, 1(1), 1-11.

midgley 2008 JGSWP glob and culture.pdf

This third article is written by my friend and colleague David Okech who is the University of Georgia. For this article, focus mainly on the data that was shared by the students. It is meant to help you reflect on your motivation for studying this topic.

Barner, J. & Okech, D. (2013). Teaching globalization to social work students: In and out of the classroom (Links to an external site.). Social Work Education, 32(8), 1061-1074.

barner okech 2013 SWE sw stds globalization.pdfPreview the document

Finally, the fourth article was written by my friend Philip Hong at Loyola University and presents a detailed look at how social work is affected by globalization but also how it is responding to globalization. This reading puts all the above information into the social work context.

Hong, P. Y. & Song, I. H. (2010). Glocalization of social work practice: Global and local responses to globalization (Links to an external site.). International Social Work, 53(5), 656-670.

hong song 2010 ISW globalization.pdf

Respond to the following discussion prompts in a post of at least 650 words. In your answer, take a position and explain it! The point is to demonstrate your integration of the course material.

What is globalization? Which of the 4 perspectives on globalization (from the first article Midgley, 2007) do you think most accurately represents globalization? Pick one and explain why you think so.

Is globalization good or bad? Which of the 4 perspectives on the effects of globalization (from the second article Midgley, 2008) do you think is most accurate? Pick one and explain why you think so.

How do you think globalization affects the social welfare of people around the world?

This discussion requires two posts, an initial post and two response post. Later in the day will need to respond to two other posting. 100 words each so a total of 200 in responses to two other students. Total of 650- 750 words in discussion post, reference not included in the word counting. I will upload the required pdfs

As a general guideline, initial posts should be well-developed, use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Response posts should be substantive and move the discussion forward. This is your opportunity to discuss the information further with your classmates or to discuss whether you agree or disagree and state why or why not. Keep your comments professional.

 

Part 2: Module 1 journal, self-reflection. Little back ground was born in Ethiopia than moved to America for school. Served as peace corps volunteer in Namibia as health volunteer.

How has globalization affected you? What is your interest in global social welfare? Write a self-reflective journal entry here:

Write a self-reflection that addresses the following prompts, with specific examples:

1.Identify how globalization has affected your personal life. What is your personal experience of globalization? Give at least one specific example.

2.Now think about how globalization has affected your professional life. Give at least one specific example of a professional experience that is shaped by globalization.

3.What is your interest in global social welfare (the subject in general and/or this particular course?) Do you relate to any of the motivations of students in the third article (Barner & Okech, 2013)? If so, which ones? Why do you relate (or not relate) to those motivations?

450-500 words total for the journal

Grading rubric for self-review

Amount of information

-All assignment prompts are addressed with additional relevant information added.

Quality of Information

-All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author’s position

Mechanics

-Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

 

Subject:  Masters Social Science

 

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