Posted: February 28th, 2022

Globalization

 
This activity will enable you to:

Understand the process of globalization and its consequences for societies, cultures, groups, and individuals.

Read the following from Lechner and Boli (Eds.), (2015). The Globalization Reader (5th ed.)

Introduction to Part VIII
Chapter 46: Cultural Imperialism
Chapter 47: Mapping Global Media Flow and Contra-Flow
Chapter 50: Bollywood versus Hollywood: Battle of the Dream Factories
Chapter 51: Why Hollywood Rules the World, and Whether We Should Care

This writing assignment asks you to synthesize what you have learned in this module about the global culture industry and its relationship to the larger process of globalization. In a 500-word essay (not including your cover page) discuss the ways in which media globalization contributes to both homogenization and diversity in the countries of the world. Use examples from at least two countries, of which at least one should be from the South (not Japan, Australia, Canada, the US or any country in Western Europe) Be sure to include a thesis statement and supporting arguments.
Your essay should demonstrate a strong understanding of assigned reading materials for the module. The paper, not including the cover page, should be double spaced in 12–point font. You must submit it by 11:59 PM ET on the Sunday at the end of Module 5.