Globalization

Read the relevant chapters and lecture notes in Modules 5–8. Answer any four (4) questions.

The final exam consists of four (4) essay questions.

Discuss ways in which media globalization contributes to both homogenization and diversity in the countries of the world. Give examples.
How does Hollywood symbolize the “Americanization” of the globalization process? Using Tyrell’s reading, explain how Hollywood’s domination is likely to increase despite the emergence of non-western film industries.
What makes “fundamentalism” a distinctly global phenomenon? How does Lechner assess its likely impact?
What makes a social problem global? Discuss features of the contemporary world that make national, regional, or local problems global.
According to Pleyers, Evans and Keck and Sikkink, countering the neoliberal belief and policy practice in deregulation, particularly related to the environment, is possible. How is this the case for them? In effect, how do social advocacy groups working on the environment successfully affect change? Do you believe that this type of advocacy network can stop climate change?
How does the reading “Another World is Possible” indict the current form of globalization? What principles should guide institutions to govern the world economy? How do you think these principles can be put in practice by the U.S., for example?

Keep the following points in mind:

The answers should demonstrate understanding of assigned reading materials.
The analysis is appropriate, and relevant examples have been cited.

The final exam consists of four (4) essay questions taken from Modules 5 – 8. Each essay should be between 250–500 words.

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Discuss ways in which media globalization contributes to both homogenization and diversity in the countries of the world. Give examples.

Media globalization has enhanced the advent of both homogenization and diversity globally. Specifically, media globalization has suppressed individual cultures in different countries across the world. Notably, mass media has a significant impact on its target audience, including how they think and act. While media globalization has facilitated connectivity and networking through different forms of communication, it has fostered the suppression of individual cultures. From this, cultural values and norms are no longer restricted to a specific geographical location but rather embraced globally (Firouzeh, 2004). As such, the modern world can be referred to as a global village. The most notable example of how media globalization has fostered homogenization is the advent of Americanization.

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