ELL361 ELL/361 ELL 361 Week 1 Discussion 1/DQ 1 Current Global Issues -NEW

ELL361 ELL/361 ELL 361 Week 1 Discussion 1/DQ 1
Current Global Issues -NEW
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ELL361 ELL/361 ELL 361 Week 1 Discussion 1/DQ 1 Current Global Issues -NEW Current Global Issues Issues about
language and literacy have a significant impact on global politics. For example, low literacy rates affect quality of life,
socio-economic status, etc. The current intensity and speed of globalization compounds the urgency of addressing the
issue of literacy for all, especially among the poor and marginalized, on as many fronts as possible. In order to gauge
your own awareness of global issues, answer the following questions before you read or listen to information about
globalization. a. What exactly is globalization? b. What other issues besides low literacy rates affect quality of life? c.
How do these issues relate to language and language education? d. What do you believe is the most pressing global
issue? e. What does it mean to be a global citizen? Next, explore the information provided by the following educational
websites about globalization: a. Globalization101 b. The Globalization Website In your discussion post, explain how your
own experience and learning compares to the information you gained from your reading. Did the information reinforce
your own ideas or conflict with them? Refer to your responses to the pre-reading questions. Guided Response: Read
each of your classmates? posts and respond to at least three of your peers. Analyze how their awareness of cultural
issues compares to your own. Consider their opinions of the most pressing global issue, and ask them to provide further
evidence to support their choice if it differs from your own. Offer ideas concerning the correlation of language and
language education and their impact on global issues. Ask your classmates questions and provide them with resources
that will expand their awareness of current global issues.
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