21L.020J | Fall 2016 | Undergraduate

Globalization: The Good, the Bad and the In-Between

Course Description

This subject examines the paradoxes of contemporary globalization. Through lectures, discussions and student presentations, we will study the cultural, linguistic, social and political impact of globalization across broad international borders.

We will pay attention to the subtle interplay of history, geography, …

This subject examines the paradoxes of contemporary globalization. Through lectures, discussions and student presentations, we will study the cultural, linguistic, social and political impact of globalization across broad international borders.

We will pay attention to the subtle interplay of history, geography, language and cultural norms that gave rise to specific ways of life. The materials for the course include fiction, nonfiction, audio pieces, maps and visual materials.

Learning Resource Types
Written Assignments
A photo of a McDonald's in Tokyo, Japan with passersby in the foreground.
The popular fast food chain McDonald’s—seen here in Shibuya, Tokyo—is often regarded as a symbol of globalization. This course will examine the cultural, linguistic, social, and political impact of globalization. (Image courtesy of Stephen Cannon on flickr. License CC BY-NC-SA.)