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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 (choose only one topic to focus on):

· 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,

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

· include at least two reputable sources.

4. Submit your completed paper to this Assignment by the date indicated on the course syllabus.