Intro. to Global Studies

What will be examined in the Global Studies course during Semester 2?

• The relationship between individual cities

• The relationship between countries and global interdependence

• The history of a single country

• The study of local government only

Which of the following is NOT a topic that will be covered in the Global Studies course during Semester 2?

• Foreign policy

• Human rights/global issues

• Economics

• Local sports

What is Global Studies primarily concerned with?

• The study of global languages and dialects

• The interdisciplinary study of political, economic, legal, ecological, and cultural interconnectedness

• The analysis of global weather patterns exclusively

• The historical study of ancient civilizations

One of the objectives of Global Studies is to:

• Map the human genome

• Map global change

• Map the ocean floors

• Map the stars and constellations

What is Globalization?

• The process of international integration arising from the interchange of world views, products, ideas, and other aspects of culture.

• The growing interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations, brought about by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, and flows of investment, people, and information.

• A political movement aimed at the unification of the human race through a single world government.

• The spread of a particular nation's culture and its cultural norms to other parts of the world.

What is a global village?

• A small community in a rural area

• A term used to describe the world as a single community

• A village that has achieved global fame

• A type of global marketing strategy

What are the implications of seeing the world as a global village?

• Increased cultural exchanges and understanding

• Decreased importance of local economies

• Isolation of different communities

• Reduction in technological advancements

Can you name some groups that actively promote the view of a global village?

• Local governments

• Isolationist movements

• International corporations and online communities

• Historical societies

Which ocean is located to the east of the African continent?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which country is not a part of the United Kingdom?

• Scotland

• Wales

• Ireland

• Northern Ireland