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Global Fashion in Rural Namibia

Posted on February 7, 2008 by Amy VanderZanden
Topics: Globalization, Culture
Countries: Namibia

According to the Christian Science Monitor's January 30 article, Namibia's rug-weaving industry can provide us with a lesson on globalization.

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Hollywood Still Seduces the World

Posted on January 30, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Culture and Society
Despite growing resentment of US foreign policy, Hollywood continues to experience record growth internationally, perpetuating both negative and favorable views of the US.
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Keywords: Film, culture, US, trade, markets

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Cosmopolitan Masala - Enriching Diversity

Posted on December 19, 2007
Previously filed under: South America, Culture and Society
Technological innovation and economic advances today require work done by groups of people who share different viewpoints, working together to create new ideas.
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Keywords: immigration, culture, diversity, technology

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Americanization or Cultural Diversity?

Posted on June 22, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
The effect of globalization on world cultures is much more complex than it seems.
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High School Lesson Plans: Culture

Posted on September 1, 2006
Previously filed under: Grades 9-12
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th.
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Primary School Lesson Plans: Culture

Posted on September 1, 2006
Previously filed under: Grades K-2
These resources are appropriate for grade levels Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd.
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Keywords: elementary school, Lesson Plan, culture, young

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Elementary School Lesson Plans: Culture

Posted on September 1, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Grades 3-5
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 3rd, 4th and 5th.
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Keywords: elementary, culture, globalization, lesson plans

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Middle School Lesson Plans: Culture

Posted on August 31, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Grades 6-8
These resources are appropriate for grade levels 6th, 7th and 8th.
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Keywords: People, culture, lesson plans, education, middle school

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The Bollywood Invasion

Posted on October 10, 2005
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
Cultural globalization isn't just one-way. Lookout for India.
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From Lingua Franca to Global English

Posted on July 29, 2004
Previously filed under: Culture and Society
English has unmistakably achieved global status as the world's lingua franca. How did it get that way?
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Keywords: language, culture, English, english as second language

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It Takes a Global Village to Save a Rainforest

Posted on May 19, 2004
Countries: Ecuador
Previously filed under: South America, Success Stories
Helping indigenous people sell handmade products to a global clientele.
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Keywords: rainforest, handicraft, deforestation, culture

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What is Globalization?

Posted on November 25, 2003
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, General Globalization
Coming together - globalization means reconnecting the human community.
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