学术英语(社科)Unit-9.ppt

Text B Critical thinking and reading Classroom activities Compare the definition of globalization mentioned in this unit with those we have learned in the previous units. What does this comparison imply about your learning method? Text Analysis Unit 9Globalization in Political Science Specialized vocabulary and Collocations Text A English language for academic purpose Unit 9Globalization in Political Science cultural amalgamation pop culture a global civil society evolve into achieve world-class excellence account for Text B Critical reading and thinking Suggested answers Task 1 Complete the table by writing down the main arguments of the pros and cons of globalization according to the text. Unit 9Globalization in Political Science Pros Cons bringing investment, wealth The interests of developing countries are sacrificed for the benefits of rich countries. Bringing jobs and skills for the local Local companies are driven out of business. Improving education, health and infrastructure Polluting the environment Lowering standards of safety or working conditions Offering low wages to local workers Exposing people to different ideas, experiences and lifestyles Threatening the worlds cultural diversity Increasing awareness of events in far-away places Developed countries are losing jobs Alerting people to global issues Text B Critical reading and thinking Suggested answers Task 2 Text B is written as a simple introduction of the concept of globalization for non-experts in this respect. Work in pairs, refer to the websites listed in the Reference of this unit. Then discuss the following questions. Unit 9Globalization in Political Science 1 What are the similarities and differences in the definitions of globalization provided by these sources? 2 What does this comparison imply about your learning method? Tips Basically the point is to develop critical reading and thinking. Do not treat any