Globalization

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Introduction
Investigating case studies are one way
to understand globalization. This
assignment will provide you with the
opportunity to evaluate different case
studies and the impact globalization
has had on different groups’ identity.

Over the course of ​Related Issue 1 ​we have examined aspects of globalization, tools of
Globalization and the positive and negative aspects of it and how it shapes our own
identity and the identities of others. This information has had much ​terminology​ that is
important to understand, and to apply.

The Summative Project

You will focus on a marginalized group (case study) of your choice. You may choose
one of the following;

Metis, Francophone, Lubicon Cree, The Inuit, Native Americans, India’s anti-colonial
movement (Gandhi), Tibetan Monks (Dalai Lama), African American, or the people of
the Congo (Tin Soldiers or Coltan Miners).​ If you would like to choose another
marginalized group, it must be cleared with me first.

“While the list of marginalized groups ‘most at risk’ is long and include persons with disabilities,
youth, women, gender identification, members of minority groups, indigenous people, internally
displaced persons, and non-national, including refugees, asylum seekers and migrant workers…
Our focus for this project is on indigenous people of various countries.”

My chosen marginalized group is:

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What does my project need to include?

Section 1: Identity
● Identify the group and ways in which your group expresses identity. (culture,
language etc.)
- NEEDS ARTIFACTS, VISUAL, LINKS, DOCUMENTS, VIDEOS which much be
linked to the write up!

Section 2: Opportunities
● How is the group’s culture, language and identity promoted?
● How has the group’s culture and identity been positively shaped by the media and
technology (what types of media), organizations, etc.?
- BE SPECIFIC. SHOW ME EXAMPLES. GIVE ME LINKS. EMBED
DOCUMENTS. DON’T JUST SAY WHAT HAS HAPPENED, OR WHAT HAS
BEEN DONE
● Use Terms from Outcomes 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 and 1.9

Section 3: Challenges
● How has globalization, communication technology, and the media presented
challenges to your group’s identity and culture?
● How has the group’s culture and identity been negatively shaped by the media and
Technology?
- BE SPECIFIC. SHOW ME EXAMPLES. GIVE ME LINKS. EMBED
DOCUMENTS. DON’T JUST SAY WHAT HAS HAPPENED, OR WHAT HAS
BEEN DONE
● Use Terms from Outcomes 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 and 1.9

Section 4: Personal Identity

● List aspects of your personal identity that you hope to always maintain as we
become more globalized and interconnected. For example, religion, language,
cultural practices…
● Identify parts of your ancestral heritage you wish to revitalize? language, traditions,
Etc.

How Can this Project be Completed?

You can complete this a variety of way. Google Slides/Power Point, Essay, Visual
Essay with annotations​ (Write-Ups for Each Image)​ Poster, Large Pamphlet, Video,
Prezi. If you have an “Out There” idea, please speak with me first.

NO CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, WE DON’T HAVE THE TIME

This project will be assessing all of the Outcomes of Related Issue One. If you are
wonder what those are, here is a list.

1.1 Acknowledge and appreciate the existence of multiple perspectives in a globalizing world
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Student shows ​Exemplary Student shows ​Acceptable Student shows ​Limited Student shows ​Little
understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the
outcome, and presents outcome, and presents outcome, and presents outcome, and presents
information that is ​Thought information that is ​Relevant information that is ​Limited information that is ​Sparse
Provoking​ and ​Effective. and ​Clear. and ​Disjointed. And​ ​Confusing.

1.2 Appreciate why peoples in Canada and other locations strive to promote their cultures,
languages and identities in a globalizing world
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1.3 Appreciate how identities and cultures shape, and are shaped by, globalization
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1.4 Explore ways in which individuals and collectives express identities (traditions, language,
religion, spirituality, the arts, attire, relationship to land, ideological beliefs, role modelling)
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1.5 Explore understandings and dimensions of globalization (political, economic, social, other
contemporary examples)
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1.6 Examine the impact of communications technology and media on diversity (universalization
of pop culture, hybridization, diversification)
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1.7 Analyze opportunities presented by globalization to identities and cultures (acculturation,

accommodation, cultural revitalization, affirmation of identity, integration)
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1.8 Analyze challenges presented by globalization to identities and cultures (assimilation,

marginalization, accommodation, integration, homogenization)
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1.9 Evaluate efforts to promote languages and cultures in a globalizing world (language laws,
linguistic rights, cultural content legislation, cultural revitalization, linguistic revitalization)
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Use of Artifacts - Students present artifacts that are relevant to the concepts they wish to convey,
and help create a deeper sense of understanding to the audience.
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Spelling and Grammar - Student’s final product is free of spelling and grammatical errors, vastly
increasing readability and audience comprehension.
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Adherence to Deadline
Submitted on 1 Day Late 2 Days Late 3 Days Late 4+ Days Late
15/10/2018
No Deduction 5% Deduction 10% Deduction 20% Deduction 30% Deduction
Ex. 90% = 90% Ex. 90% = 85.5% Ex. 90% = 81% Ex. 90% = 72% Ex. 90% = 63%

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