CHAPTER 2: COMMUNICATION AND GLOBALIZATION Flashcards
It is the process of bringing people together and making them interact and
exchange ideas across traditional borders
Globalization (Nowaczyk, 2017)
complex concept and has no single meaning. Its definition depends on which
perspective one uses. (Magan,et.al, 2018)
Globalization (Magan,et.al, 2018)
An ongoing process that involves interconnected changes in the economic,
cultural, social and political spheres of society
Globalization in Sociology (Cole, 2018)
In terms of ________, globalization refers to the expansion of capitalism to include all places around the world into one globally integrated economic system
economy
globalization refers to the global spread and integration of ideas, values, norms, behaviors, and ways of life.
Culturally
globalization refers to the development of forms of governance that operate at the global scale.
Politically
a world interconnected by an electronic nervous system
Global Village
-Has caused a virtual disappearance of space through time
Global Village
Through Global Village, _____________ can be shared to the entire world from Asia to as far as Africa and the rest of the world through the internet.
Information
Drivers of Globalization (Magan,et.al., 2018)
- Colonization
- Diaspora
- Technology
– enabled colonizers to introduce their own cultures to new countries/regions.
Colonization
closely connected with the dispersion of the Jewish community beyond Israel, it refers to the movement and habitation of people in countries outside of their own.
Diaspora
empowers individuals with access to vast information sources, providing real – time updates about events worldwide
Technology
Impact of Globalization on Communication
- Creation of a global village.
- Cultural awareness in verbal and nonverbal communication
- Creation of more business opportunities
- Understanding of cultural diversity
- Breakdown of cultural barriers
- Relevance to education
- Creation of competitive advantage
Effects of Communication to Globalization
- It has created a global village
- Communication technology improved political relations among governments in
the world - Cross -cultural communication address the social needs of people around the
world - Cheaper online-only sources in providing national and international information
has become pervasive - Effective communication channels have led to the globalization of banking
industry - The information highway has universalized the transmission and influence of
popular culture
Issues in Communication and Globalization
Gordon Brown- “Wiring a Web for Global Good”
“The Effects of Globalization on Global Communication”
Danev
the availability of information and the greater access of people to this information and the greater access of people to this information have led to increased social awareness of people across the world. This shows how globalization has impacted how we communicate
Danev
“Connected, but alone?”
- Flight from Conversation
Sherry Turkle
__________ says that with globalization, there is a need for a common language to achieve international intelligibility or understanding.
How Globalization Affects Communication
Magan, et.al.,2018
- The advancement of wireless technology has made health care distribution
faster even remote areas are reached quicker. - Rescue missions are made possible where people can move quickly and contact
their loved ones in the areas being affected - Environmentalists and conservationists are able to spearhead several projects to
protect the environment - Facilitated business transactions between companies worldwide
- Anyone is capable of being a potential news reporter
- Easier to access and download books, movies, music, TV programs, games, etc.
- Wireless communication can revolutionize and create social change
The Impact of Communication in Society and the World (Sygaco)
