Catalan, Rica Mia O
BSFT 1-B
CHAPTER 2
Activity/Assignment
BOOST YOUR WORD POWER!
The following exercise contains sets of words that are related to the term
“globalization”. Fill in the blanks using the words provided to complete the meaning of each
short paragraph.
access availability connectedness indicators
inflows integration ownership
1. Among the __indicators of the level of globalization is technological
_integration measured in terms of computer availability
ownership of mainline phones and internet access.
Other indicators are regional economic inflows and connectedness
of population, workers, and goods across borders.
capabilities economists financial upgrade
2. Governments, interest groups and economists in any particular country should work
together to find ways for that country to upgrade its financial
system and build up its technological capabilities.
assets local profile raise
3. In order to raise country’s global economic profile,
It is necessary to encourage local businesses to invest globally and purchase foreign assets.
Answer in not less than 10 sentences:
What are the most important characteristics of the following:
1. A globally competitive student
- The world is more interconnected and interdependent and students need to be
globally competent to succeed. This means that students need the awareness,
skills and knowledge to understand, navigate and flourish in this increasingly
global economy. However, we continue to hear that while students may be
academically prepared, they are not emotionally ready for the workforce. To be
college and career ready, students need to be prepared both academically, as well
as behaviorally. This includes what we often refer to as “soft skills,” such as
problem solving, adaptability, work ethic, and the ability to communicate in a
business setting. The globally competitive students exhibits both cross cultural of
opportunities to interact with diverse individuals.
2. A globally competitive education system
-In education, global competitiveness can be characterized as the set of skills and factors that
support individuals’ personal and professional productivity in their communities and in the
world. Being globally competitive today requires developing global competence. Equipping
students with specific hard skills to compete in a global job market is important, but
cultivating their abilities to effectively share ideas and communicate across cultures in
appropriate and respectful ways is critical. In the following weeks, we will look closely at the
characteristics of globally competent students and address how our K-12 education
institutions can utilize global education practices to equitably prepare all students for
success.
Assignment # 2
Watch the video, “Pop Culture in the Arab World”. (Source:TED Talks at
http://www:ted.com/talks/shereen_el_feki_pop_culture _in_the_arab_world). After watching
the video, answer the following questions:
1. How did Dr. Shereen El Feki start her speech? What is her reason for presenting Barbie and
Fulla dressed up differently from one another?
2. What do you think is the meaning of “clash of civilization” as mentioned by Dr. El Feki in the
video clip.?
3. What is “Islamic cross-cultural hybridization”? Do you think Fulla, 4Shbab and The 99 who
represent the Arab pop culture are effective avenues in promoting the enmeshing of strands of
other cultures with their own? Support you’re answer with specific details.
4. What do you think is the implication of the “Islamic cross-cultural hybridization” on effective
intercultural communication?
