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新视野大英语第三版第二册第四单元B2U4 Unit 4: GlobalizationPart 1: Introduction to the Topic- Definition of globalization- Historical context of globalization- Significance and impact of globalization on various aspects of societyPart 2: Economic Globalization- Definition and explanation of economic globalization- Advantages and disadvantages of economic globalization: - Increased trade and economic growth - Development of multinational corporations - Exploitation of low-cost labor and loss of jobs in developed countries - Widening income inequality- Case studies on the impact of economic globalization: - The rise of China as an economic superpower - The outsourcing trend in the service industryPart 3: Cultural Globalization- Definition and explanation of cultural globalization- Positive and negative aspects of cultural globalization: - Increased interconnectedness and cultural exchange - Westernization and the erosion of local traditions - Homogenization of cultural products and loss of diversity- Case studies on the impact of cultural globalization: - The influence of American culture on global entertainment industry - The spread of fast food chains and global brandsPart 4: Technological Globalization- Definition and explanation of technological globalization- Advantages and disadvantages of technological globalization: - Access to information and communication technologies - Digital divide and unequal access to technology - Cybersecurity concerns and privacy issues- Case studies on the impact of technological globalization: - The rise of social media and its impact on communication and activism - The role of e-commerce in creating a global marketplacePart 5: Political and Social Issues of Globalization- Global governance and the role of international organizations- Global challenges and collaborative responses: - Climate change and environmental sustainability - Human rights and social justice- Case st