Globalization/Globalism Exam:
Outline
I.
II.
Opening Statement: Describe Friedman’s Argument
the “flat world” concept
Thesis: Globalism/Globalization (begin with
definitions).
of
A. Globalization 1.0
1. 1492-1800
2. shrank the world from size large to size medium
3. driving force: how much muscle, horsepower, wind power, steam
power, and how creatively you can use it
4. countries and governments inspired by god, gold, and/or glory
B. Globalization 2.0
1. 1800-2000
2. shrank the world from size medium to size small
3. driving force: multinational companies
4. global integration was powered by falling transportation costs, and
falling telecommunication costs
C. Globalization 3.0
1. 2000-present
2. shrank the world from a size small to a size tiny
3. driving force: newly found power of individuals to collaborate and
compete globally
4. “flat-world platform” made this possible; personal computer coming
together with fiber-optic cable alongside the rise of work-flow software
D. Conclusion: Summarize the end of the text.
1.How does globalization affect culture and nourish diversity?