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Assignment: Are You For or Against Globalization?

Globalization has changed our world in complex ways, and there is an ongoing debate about whether globalization has been (and continues to be) a positive force in our society. In this activity, you will take and defend a position on globalization through a written assignment.

1. Begin by researching globalization. Especially consider the pros and cons of globalization in both modern societies and throughout history. Crash Course provides a good video introduction to the debate. You might consider topics such as:

• Population movement, borders, and refugee crises

• International bodies (UN, IMF, World Bank, ICC)

• Free trade and the migration of industry

• Global industrialization and climate change

• The impact of the internet and social media

• Reactions to globalization: protectionism, xenophobia, and new nationalist movements

• Extremism and global terror

2. Take a position on globalization. For the purposes of this assignment, you must either be in favor of globalization or against it.

3. Write a paper arguing your position. Your paper must:

• Argue a position for or against globalization, You must include at least THREE arguments for and THREE arguments against. The best essays will demonstrate knowledge of both positions.

• be at least 500 words or more (approximately two double-spaced pages),

• include at least two reputable sources.