Exploring Globalization - McGraw-Hill Ryerson

Chapter 3Identity, the Media,and CommunicationTechnologyTo what extent isidentity affected bycommunicationtechnology and themedia in aglobalizing world?Understanding1.5 exploreunderstandings anddimensions ofglobalization (political,economic, social, otherexamples)1.7 analyze opportunitiespresented by globalizationto identities and cultures(acculturation,accommodation, culturalrevitalization, affirmationof identity, integration) (I,CC, GC)1.8 examine challengespresented by globalizationto identities and cultures(assimilation,marginalization,accommodation,integration,homogenization) (I, CC,GC)Values and Attitudes1.1 acknowledge andappreciate the existence ofalternative viewpoints in aglobalizing world (GC,CC)1.2 appreciate why peoplesin Canada and otherlocations strive to promotetheir cultures, languagesand identities in aHow do some forces ofglobalization presentchallenges to identity?How do some of theforces of globalizationprovide opportunities tosustain and promoteidentity?How is identity affectedby opportunities tocommunicate withpeople around the world?— Speaking Out about the BananaWarsIntroductory exploration of howsome forces of globalizationpresent challenges to identitysuch as assimilation,homogenization, andacculturation (e.g., creation ofthe Métis Nation and the Inuktitutlanguage in danger)Points of View: Benjamin Barberand Tyler Cowen onGlobalization and CulturalDiversityIntroductory exploration of howsome forces of globalizationprovide opportunities to affirmand promote identity (e.g.,cultural revitalization and theMétis and cultural revitalization inBolivia)Profile: Evo Morales — Peace withSocial JusticeExploration of how communicationtechnology helps people developand maintain a sense of communityand enables people from variouscultures to share and affirm theirbeliefs and traditions (e.g.,communication technology andchoices; the digital divide; theAboriginal Peoples TelevisionNetwork)Making Choices: One Laptop perAssessing the Authorityand Validity of InternetInformation and VoicesMcGraw-Hill Ryerson, 300 Water Street, Whitby ON, L1N 9B6 Tel: (905) 430-5000, Fax: (905) 430-5194Toll Free Order: 1-800-565-5758, Toll Free Fax: 1-800-463-5885 www.mcgrawhill.ca/school4