Globalization Annotated Bibliography

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Professor David Skinner

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20 January 2018

Globalization

Globalization is the process of trans-nationalization and interdependency among different

regions and nationalities across the world. The phenomenon has brought about social-cultural,

economic, and political changes influencing different areas across the globe over the past five

decades. The process fostered the growth of several underdeveloped countries through sharing of

business ideas, creating new markets for local products, and advancement in the ICT sector. This

has been made possible through advances in technological aspects such as audiovisuals, digital

computers, and rocketry that allow simultaneous access to world-class events at any time

anywhere. Similarly, the process has caused a significant impact on the education systems across

different regions due to the introduction of new models, access to scholarly materials from any

part of the world and “the diffusion of large-scale assessment of student’s performance” (Cornali

and Tirocchi 2060). This convergence of the education platforms has enabled access to similar

opportunities for students all over the world giving them equal opportunities to study and work

in any region globally. Although full marginalization of the education system across the globe

has not been achieved, many continents share a similar idea of the system. On the other hand,

despite the profound positive impacts of globalization, the process has its limitations.

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Although globalization has positively impacted nations globally, it would be biased to

overlook some of the challenges associated with the process. According to Cameron and Stein,

globalization uncertainties are profound given that “The future is contingent rather than

determined” (S17). Therefore, due to the irreversibility of the process, some of the future

outcomes may be negative. Others argue that globalization acts in the interest of the developed

countries thus oppressing the developing countries. Similarly, it may be seen as a threat to

cultural diversity. In Canada for example, the state’s culture and identity have been threatened by

globalization (Cameron and Stein S22). A good example of a state that has experienced its share

of benefits and negative implications of globalization is Canada. Ontario, the largest province,

felt the impact of globalization in the late 80s that affected its economy greatly (Wolfe and

Getler 2). However, the positive impacts of globalization surplus these limitations. The most

significant outcome of the process is making the world a “Global Village.” This provides

abundant prospects, especially in the communication and technological domains.

Thesis Statement

With globalization being a predominant phenomenon in the modern world, economic, social and

political settings, it is critical to look at how extensive its influence is to these factors. Similarly,

to understand the process comprehensively, it is paramount to reflect on elements that geared

towards successful inter-nationalism and convergence of states and nations to a global

community. The purpose of this paper is to look at globalization as a process comprehensively,

and how good communication has contributed to the achievement of an interconnected world.

There will also be a focus on the significant impacts of globalization on culture, politics and

economics. The paper focuses mainly on how globalization has affected the cultural, and social-

economics of Southern Ontario.

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Annotated Bibliography

Bonanno, Alessandro and Josefa S. B. Cavalcanti. Globalization and the Time-space

Reorganization: Capital Mobility in Agriculture and Food in the Americas. Vol. 11,

Emerald Group Publishing, 2011. Google Books. 20 Jan. 2018.

The book discusses capital mobility in agriculture and food in the North and South

America. The authors use empirical research to focus on the significance of globalization on

capitalism and its different aspects. To discuss these elements, they explore significant areas

such as Mexican farmers and “North Atlantic salmon.” Similarly, they focus on grapes export

and labour, fruits production in Brazil and Argentina, and the changes experienced in Ontario.

Cameron, David, and Janice, G. Stein. “Globalization, Culture and Society: The State as

Place Amidst Shifting Spaces.” Canadian Public Policy-Analyse De Politiques 26.e2

(2000): S15-S34.

The authors of the article comprehensively discuss the impact of globalization on the

cultural, political and economic investments in Canada. They discuss the numerous uncertainties

associated with the trajectory of the globalization process as well as the indispensability of the

state in the contingency plans relating to the process. Subsequently, Cameron and Stein suggest

that the state hold the key to the country’s critical strategies on economic, cultural and political

investments. Importantly, they point out that a state’s response to the escalation of globalization

is paramount to its capacity to deal with unsteady globalization process.

Cornali, Federica, and Simona, Tirocchi. “Globalization, Education, Information and

Communication Technologies: What Relationships and Reciprocal Influences?”

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 47 (2012): 2060 – 2069.

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The authors of this article explicitly discuss the primary influences of globalization on

education.To achieve this; they use heterogenic sources and critically review the sociological

literature to identify the significant role played by modern information, communication and

technology in effecting this process. They also recognize that globalization is a structural

phenomenon that has been significantly promoted by the advanced digital technology where

communication has been more effective and efficient across the globe. Their primary focus is on

ICT integration in the education system from a global perspective. Similarly, they discuss the

impact of global media (in the globalization era) on education as well as media’s purpose in the

globalization process.

Ivala, E. N. “Globalisation: The Role of New Information and Communication

Technologies in Distance Education.” Africa Education Review 8.1 (2011): 79 – 101

The article examines how new information and communication technology has

revolutionized the learning environment enabling distance education in Africa in the

globalization era. The researchers used the World Wide Web and research texts addressing their

focus topic. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of globalization in the education

programs and the sensed dangers of the process in African countries. It is clear that Africa is

developing content and globalization may have some negative impacts, especially in the

adoption of some western cultures.

Manole, Diana. “From Seaton Village to Global Village: Metonymies of Exile and

Globalization in Judith Thompson’s Sled.” Theatre research in Canada 34.1 (2013):

74-79.

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Manole conducted a study that was aimed at explaining how colonization in Canada was

“a form of macro-globalization” that occurred in the 2

phase “of historical globalization.” The

author also describes how multi-culturalism fostered the 3rd and the most significant wave of

globalization, which was initiated in the 2

half of 20

century. Similarly, the study explains the

Sled’s community as a feature for Canada’s diverse ethnicity impacted by globalization at

individual levels, which the author describes as “exile.”

Matthews, Lowell C. and Bharat S. Thakkar. “The Impact of Globalization on Cross-

Cultural Communication.” Business, Management and Economics » "Globalization -

Education and Management Agendas." Ed. Hector Cuadra- Montiel. InTech, 2012.

InTech. Web. 20 Jan. 2018.

The authors of this chapter discuss the advantages of efficient inter-global

communication, especially on business organizations. They use both qualitative and quantitative

research methods incorporating interviews, and observations for data collection. The primary

focus is on individual interpersonal and intercultural skills that encourage international relations

thus fostering globalization. Similarly, they stress the importance of cross-cultural skills among

employees of global organizations, which eases communication across cultural diversities.

Additionally, the authors talk about the significance of focusing on global challenges for the

success of organizations operating on global markets.

O’Sullivan, Brian. “Global Change and Educational Reform in Ontario and Canada.”

Canadian Journal of Education 24.3 (1999): 311–325.

The author discusses the impacts of globalization on education in Ontario and Canada

over the past four decades. He expresses the two main paradigms of globalization affecting the

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education system, which are “global interdependence” and “global economic competitiveness.”

He argues that students need equal opportunities to compete at a global level. Therefore, the

education system should emulate the global changes in the curriculum. The author also explains

how strategies put forth in 1980 would significantly affect education in Ontario towards 2000.

This would form the basis for the present effects.

Wolfe, David A. and Meric S. Gertler. “Globalization and Economic Restructuring in

Ontario: From Industrial Heartland to Learning Region?” European Planning

Studies, 2001.

This publication focuses on the challenges that old industries, especially in Canada, face

due to the liberalization of trade across the globe. The authors discuss the challenges posed by

globalization on Ontario’s economic state while simultaneously creating opportunities for

innovation. Their paper is based the economic impacts of the rapid globalization of the trade

markets triggered by innovation and investment in research. The primary challenge identified in

this article is the need for firms to cope with the global standards for products to serve the

dynamic global markets and increase their competitive advantage.

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Work Cited

Bonanno, Alessandro and Josefa S. B. Cavalcanti. Globalization and the Time-space

Reorganization: Capital Mobility in Agriculture and Food in the Americas. Vol. 11,

Emerald Group Publishing, 2011. Google Books. 21 Jan. 2018.

Cameron, David, and Janice, G. Stein. “Globalization, Culture and Society: The State as Place

Amidst Shifting Spaces.” Canadian Public Policy-Analyse De Politiques 26.e2 (2000):

S15-S34.

Cornali, Federica, and Simona, Tirocchi. “Globalization, Education, Information and

Communication Technologies: What Relationships and Reciprocal Influences?” Procedia

- Social and Behavioral Sciences 47 (2012): 2060 – 2069.

Ivala, E. N. “Globalisation: The Role of New Information and Communication Technologies in

Distance Education.” Africa Education Review 8.1 (2011): 79 – 101

Manole, Diana. “From Seaton Village to Global Village: Metonymies of Exile and Globalization

in Judith Thompson’s Sled.” Theatre research in Canada 34.1 (2013): 74-79.

Matthews, Lowell C. and Bharat S. Thakkar. “The Impact of Globalization on Cross-Cultural

Communication.” Business, Management and Economics » "Globalization - Education

and Management Agendas." Ed. Hector Cuadra- Montiel. InTech, 2012. InTech. Web. 21

Jan. 2018.

O’Sullivan, Brian. “Global Change and Educational Reform in Ontario and Canada.” Canadian

Journal of Education 24.3 (1999): 311–325.

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Wolfe, David A. and Meric S. Gertler. “Globalization and Economic Restructuring in Ontario:

From Industrial Heartland to Learning Region?” European Planning Studies, 2001.

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