The document provides an overview of the topics that will be covered in the first week of a course on globalization and culture. It introduces key concepts like defining globalization, the different dimensions of globalization, and what is meant by culture. It also outlines the class activities which include reviewing the syllabus, learning about the course website, discussing definitions of globalization and culture, and having a discussion on current events in relation to globalization and culture.

1. Globalization and Culture
Fall 2015
Week 1
September 2, 2015

2. 1. Review syllabus and course requirements
2. Introduction to course website
3. Key concepts: globalization and culture
4. Class activity

3. Syllabus and
Requirements

4. Course Website
cult320f15.cwillse.net

5. What is globalization?
What do we mean with this term? How is it
different from saying "the world," or
"international," or other related terms?

6. Dimensions of Globalization
political
economic
cultural

7. What do we mean by culture?

8. What do we mean by culture?
Culture consists of the beliefs, behaviors,
objects, and other characteristics common to
the members of a particular group or society.
Through culture, people and groups define
themselves, conform to society's shared
values, and contribute to society. Thus, culture
includes many societal aspects: language,
customs, values, norms, mores, rules, tools,
technologies, products, organizations, and
institutions. (source: Bukisa.com)

9. Class Activity
What is going on in the world today that
you want to understand better? How
might we think of such current events in
terms of globalization and culture?