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Culture & Globalization

Secondary

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  • This lesson plan focuses on the complexities of cultural globalization with a specific focus on the dominance of the American markets with an in depth look at a case study involving The Canadian Magazine Debate of the 1990’s. Observers of globalization are increasingly recognizing that globalization is having a significant impact on matters such as local cultures, matters which are less tangible and hard to quantify, but often fraught with intense emotion and controversy.
  • Students will learn how globalization affects cultures around the world and what some of the responses have been.  After the preliminary discussions and activities which will allow the students to understand the central issues of cultural globalization, the lesson focuses on an actual case study which serves to highlight the main points of the topic and engage students in critical thinking.

The lesson plan is a mix of independent readings, teacher-led discussions, small group discussions, case study analysis and class debate/discussion on the topic. 

  • Introduction- Class discussion on the concepts of Globalization and its impact on matters of Local Culture in relation to everyday products.  (1 hour, 2 handouts)

  • Activity 1-  Class discussion on the ideas presented in the introduction on Globalization vs. Local Cultures and the Dominance of the American market (1 hour, 3 handouts)
  • Activity 2-Class discussion on the Integration of Cultures with focus on movies and concerns associated with it (1 hour, 1 handout)
  • Activity 3-  Case Study on The Canadian Magazine Dispute using small group work, debate and resolution (2 hours, 2 handouts)
  • Conclusion- Individual reflection on case study using essay format or other creative outlet. (1 hour)

This lesson plan clearly illustrates the loopholes of trade agreements and the impacts of local culture using a relevant case study that students can relate to.  This is a good, clear lesson plan outlining the blurring lines of Canadian and American culture.

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