GLOBALIZATION

A: Pre-listening tasks:

1) You can hear the term ‘globalization’ very often now.

Ø How do you understand this concept?

Ø What positive / negative features do you see in globalization?

Ø Do you think globalization is inevitable?

 

2) First listen to the words and phrases that are used in the text:

ü individual - индивидуум

ü to maximize profits – максимально увеличивать прибыли

ü fair - справедливый

ü constrained - ограниченный

ü boundary - граница

ü to expand - увеличивать(ся) в объеме, развивать(ся)

ü to enter the foreign market – выходить на зарубежный рынок

ü blinkered - ограниченный

ü consumerism – защита интересов потребителя

ü economic entity – субъект хозяйствования

ü to challenge – бросать вызов, провоцировать

ü the notion of democracy – понятие демократии

ü to have power over sb. – иметь власть над кем-либо

 

B: Listening task: Listen to the recording and choose the most appropriate answer according to what you will hear.

1. globalization is a term which originated in

a) sport

b) politics

c) business

2. global trade

a) has always existed

b) has developed from more local trade

c) is only now beginning to affect us

3. The role of technology in globalization

a) has caused a lot of damage

b) has produced benefits for many parties

c) is not very important

4. Which best describes the relationship between governments and global companies?

a) Global companies are controlled by the governments.

b) Global companies sometimes hold more power than government.

c) Global companies dictate the directions of governments.

5. Which sentence best sums up the author’s view?

a) Globalization is generally bad.

b) Globalization is a positive force in our world today.

c) Globalization has its pluses and minuses.

 

C: Share with the group:

1. Reflect, if your understanding of the notion of globalization coincides with the opinion of the lecturer you’ve just heard, and share your opinion about globalization.

2. What is your attitude to the regular anti-globalization demonstrations and marches which are organized in different parts of the world? Can you give any examples of such events from media?

3. Is our country involved in globalization processes? What are positive and negative consequences of globalization for our land?