Importance of Global Citizenship

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
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GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
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Importance of Becoming a Global Citizen
Chanda Crews
GEN 499 General Education Capstone
Instructor: Heather Haffner
August 10, 2018
Globalization is an integration and interaction process between
individuals, organizations, and governments across the world. It
is an economic process, which is associated with cultural and
social aspects (Steger, 2017). The growth of globalization has
been supported by communication technology and transportation
and has led to the growth of ideas, cultures and international
trade. On the other hand, globalism is any description of the
world that involves networks of connections, which reduce the
distance between regions and continents. The main difference
between these two terms is that globalization is the actual act of

connectivity between people and regions in the world while
globalism discusses the importance and usefulness of world
connectivity by attaching a moral value to the process (Steger,
2017).
Benefits of Global Citizenship
Global citizenship involves accepting cultural diversity, caring,
global awareness, and the promotion of sustainability and social
justice (Blum, 2016). Technology has allowed people to become
global citizens by allowing connectivity between different
regions. Global citizenship is important in achieving my
personal, academic and career goals. My personal goal is to
grow and have an influence in the world. Global citizenship
helps me understand different cultures, which is important
towards my personal goal. It aids my education goal by giving
me the access to different works by different authors across the
world thus increasing my understanding. For my professional
goals, this concept is important in allowing me to interact with
professionals from different regions and learn about their
challenges, which will help to grow.
Differences in Theorists Definitions
Different theorists have defined global citizenship differently,
and there is no consensus on a universal definition of the
concept. The difference in the definition is because the theorists
use their disciplinary perspective in the definition. For instance,
Golmohamad argues that global citizenship is equal to the world
and international citizenship, whereas Haugestad states that
global citizenship is about social justice (Reysen & Katzarska-
Miller, 2013). The political, developmental, theological and
educational disciples influence the different theorists’
definitions. The differences can be supported by the fact that
philosophical theorists highlight ethics and morality, while
educational theorists might consider global awareness.
According to me, global citizenship is about global awareness,
social justice, recognition of diversity, having values that allow

improved interactions, and being ready to act for making the
world a better place.
Important Global Citizenship Outcomes
Valuing diversity and intergroup helping are two important
outcomes of global citizenship. Valuing diversity is the
appreciation and having an interest in the diverse cultures of the
world (Reysen & Katzarska-Miller, 2013). On the other hand,
intergroup helping is the spirit of helping others outside your
group and is evident through actions such as giving donations to
help others globally.
The two outcomes are most important to becoming a global
citizen. Global citizenship is all about diversity as different
regions have different cultures and way of life. Therefore, for
one to be a global citizen, he/she must be ready to learn,
understand and appreciate other cultures across the globe
(Reysen & Katzarska-Miller, 2013). Valuing diversity is an
important part of an individual becoming and maintaining
global citizenship. Global citizenship requires the responsibility
to act towards ensuring a better world. The spirit of caring is
also needed which makes intergroup helping an important
outcome in global citizenship. An individual has to be human
and have empathy towards others outside his/her group to
promote interaction and engagement between different groups
thus becoming a global citizen.
Diversity and intergroup helping have helped me develop global
citizenship. I always have the urge to learn and understand the
different cultures across the world. I also prefer interacting with
individuals from the different culture to enhance my
understanding and appreciation of these cultures. Through
cultural diversity, I am in apposition to interact with different
cultures, respect their cultural ways, and understand the
differences in cultures (Reysen & Katzarska-Miller, 2013). The
intergroup outcome plays in my life through the efforts that I
put into helping other people. I have taken part in charity
donations to help different people in different regions. I am a
volunteering member of different organizations, which helps me

offer services to different people across the world. Therefore,
the two outcomes are important in developing a global citizen in
me.
General Education Courses Influence
The general education courses are important and can help an
individual in becoming a global citizen. World religions and
introduction to ethics are the two courses that have influenced
and assisted my development and helped me become a global
citizen. The two courses have assisted me to enhance intergroup
helping and to value diversity, which are two of the six global
citizenship outcomes.
The introduction to ethics course has taught me right and wrong
acts and behaviors, different values, and various ethical issues
and positions. Through world religions, I have received a deeper
understanding of the different religious beliefs across the world.
These courses have played an important role in helping me
understand people and comprehend the reasons for their actions
and behaviors. Comprehending people’s state, their minds, their
beliefs and behaviors are important in becoming a global citizen
as it gives people ways to respect, appreciate and relate with
each other. The courses have contributed much to my
development as a global citizen and in positive interactions with
others.
References

Blum, J. (2016). Globalization at a Crossroads. Retrieved from
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wID=100753&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&fWidth=660&
fHeight=530
Reysen, S., & Katzarska-Miller, I. (2013). A model of global
citizenship: Antecedents and outcomes. International Journal of
Psychology, 48(5), 858-870.
Steger, M. B. (2017). Globalization: A very short introduction
(Vol. 86). Oxford University Press.
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
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August 10, 2018

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
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August 10, 2018
Required Resources
Articles
Arditi, B. (2004). From globalism to globalization: The politics
of resistance 1. New Political Science, 26(1), 5-22.
doi:10.1080/0739314042000185102
· The full-text version of this article is available through the
EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library. This
article discusses the differences between globalization and
globalism. Globalism is seen as imposing a new order of things
across the globe and is feared by elements within Western
societies. Those actors seek a resistance of “radical and viral
direction action” (abstract) against what they see as a threat to
their way of life. This article will assist you with your APA

“Find the Errors” Task assignment this week.
Austin, M. W. (2011, April 13). The value of general
education (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
[Blog post]. Retrieved from
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ethics-
everyone/201104/the-value-general-education
· In this article, the author gives some reasons that support the
importance of general education courses. The reasons for
general education courses include helping a student become a
better citizen, increasing critical thinking skills, and providing
you with a broad and deep education. This blog post will assist
you with your Post Your Introduction/General Education
Outcomes discussion this week.
Accessibility Statement does not exist.
Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external
site.
Dowd, M. (n.d.). What is the purpose of taking general classes
for a college degree? (Links to an external site.)Links to an
external site. Retrieved from
http://education.seattlepi.com/purpose-taking-general-classes-
college-degree-1876.html
· In this article, the author explains the importance of breadth of
learning. General education courses encompass several areas of
study (social sciences, math, science, humanities, and nature),
which will help prepare you to think more analytically, consider
many views on a topic, and value cultural differences when they
begin their advanced study courses. This article will assist you
with your Post Your Introduction/General Education Outcomes
discussion this week.
site.
Papastephanou, M. (2005). Globalisation, globalism and
cosmopolitanism as an educational ideal. Educational
Philosophy and Theory, 37(4), 533-551. doi:10.1111/j.1469-
5812.2005.00139.x

EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library.
Globalisation discussed as “a complex relation to its discourse.”
In the Abstract, Papastephanous writes, “failure to grasp
distinctions between globalisation and globalism leads to naïve
and ethnocentric glorifications of the potentialities of
globalization…. The antagonistic impulses cultivated by
globalization and globalist discourse are singled out and
targeted…. The final suggestion of the article concerns the
vision of a more cosmopolitically sensitive education.” This
article will assist you with your APA “Find the Errors” Task
assignment this week.
Reysen, S., & Katzarska-Miller, I. (2013). A model of global
citizenship: Antecedents and outcomes. International Journal of
Psychology, 48(5), 858-870.
doi:10.1080/00207594.2012.701749
· The full-text version of this article can be accessed through
the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library.
This article provides information concerning the idea of the
global citizen. The authors explain the outcomes of identifying
with a superordinate identity (global citizen) from two different
studies. The relationship between global awareness and social
values was evaluated. This article will allow the reader to assess
their level of global citizenship and how it can impact their own
identity and psychological well-being. This article will assist
you with your APA “Find the Errors” Task assignment this
week.
Seraphin, C. (n.d.). General education requirements: What’s the
point? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Retrieved from http://www.collegexpress.com/articles-and-
advice/majors-and-academics/articles/college-
academics/general-education-requirements-whats-point/
· In this article, the author explains what general education
requirements are and some of the reasons why colleges include
them in degree requirements. The author suggests that one of
the biggest problems with general education courses is the fact

that students do not think they are important. The author then
supports the fact that general education courses increase a
student’s critical thinking skills, communication skills, and
problem-solving skills before they start taking more advanced
courses in their field of study. This article will assist you with
your Post Your Introduction/General Education Outcomes
site.
Voelz, J. (2017). Transnationalism and anti-globalism. College
Literature, 44(4), 521-526. doi:10.1353/lit.2017.0032
Project Muse database in the Ashford University Library.
Discusses the differences between globalization as an economic
trend and globalism, where globalism is seen as a cultural
phenomenon feared as a prioritization of racial and cultural
otherness. As a cultural tool, globalism is seen as a threat to
Western values, with anti-globalism occurs in the setting of
extreme nationalist tendencies. This article will assist you with
your Importance of Becoming a Global Citizen assignment this
week.
Wehlburg, C. M. (2010). Integrated general education: A brief
look back. New Directions for Teaching and Learning,
2010(121), 3-11. doi:10.1002/tl.383
the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library.
This article addresses the assessment practices that take place in
order to measure the course learning outcomes in higher
education programs. Assessing general education has been a
difficult task compared to assessing different majors based on
content and skills. The goals of critical thinking, problem
solving, and communication may be more difficult to measure.
Assessment procedures tend to be more qualitative when it
comes to general education curriculum. This article will allow
the reader to fully understand the assessment procedures that

have been able to measure their core general education
requirements. This article will assist you with your Post Your
Introduction/General Education Outcomes discussion this week.
Multimedia
Ashford University Writing Center. (2018). Integrating
research (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
[Tutorial file]. Retrieved from
https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/5408ee
9b-e793-44d5-8a4d-
e54bc6e72f74/1/Integrating%20Research.zip/story_html5.html
· This tutorial from the Ashford University Writing Center
introduces the appropriate ways to integrate research when
writing a college essay or formal assignment. It goes over
examples of the ICE method when it comes to paragraph
development and supporting the information found from an
outside source. This article assist you in addressing the prompts
in the Post Your Introduction/General Education Outcomes
Ashford University Library. (2017, November). What is
CRAAP? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
[PDF file]. Retrieved from
https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/f8a1ef
48-2a27-4450-b3d0-242d91015f8d/1/CRAAP%20accessible.pdf
· This infographic covers several elements of determining when
a web resource is credible. CRAAP is an acronym for currency,
relevancy, authority, accuracy, and purpose. The infographic
provides questions to ask oneself when looking at resources to
use as credible support for their research paper. This
infographic will assist you in addressing prompts in the Post
Your Introduction/General Education Outcomes discussion this
week.
Burke, A., Duckett, K. Dorafshar, D., Mathews, M., Groth, J.
E., Orphanides, A., … Garrett, J. (2013, August). Picking your
topic is research! (Links to an external site.)Links to an external
site. [Video file]. Retrieved from
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/tutorials/picking_topic/

· This video tutorial illustrates the importance of picking a topic
that can be easily tested through finding and reading sources on
that topic. The point made is that the topic isn’t written in stone
unless the topic is specifically assigned by the instructor. The
research that is found can guide how the topic can be revised,
such as make it more specific if the topic is too broad. This
video will assist you in completing the Post Your
Accessibility Statement (Links to an external site.)Links to an
external site.Privacy Policy (Links to an external site.)Links to
an external site.
Romin, J., Arnstad, H., Lennartsson, J., & Lilja, V. (Directors &
Producers). (2009). What is globalization? (Links to an external
site.)Links to an external site. [Video segment]. In J. Romin
(Executive Producer), Open borders: Globalization-a real-world
view. Retrieved from
wID=100753&loid=144239&plt=FOD&w=640&h=360&fWidth=
660&fHeight=410
· The full version of this video is available through the Films on
Demand database in the Ashford University Library. This first
video segment discusses the meaning behind globalization and
the encouragement of openness to diversity and other cultures.
A few knowledgeable speakers provide suggestions on how
people can become more confident in their ability to deal with
emotions and thoughts that are tied to the pressures of becoming
a global citizen. This video will assist you with your Importance
of Becoming a Global Citizen assignment this week.
an external site.
Stucke, K. (Writer). (2009). Globalization at a
crossroads (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
[Series episode]. In M. Stucke & Claudin, C. (Executive
Producers), Global issues. Retrieved from

wID=100753&plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&fWidth=660&
fHeight=530
· The full version of this video is available through the Films
On Demand database in the Ashford University Library. To
some, the term “globalization” means ruthless exploitation by
corporations; to others, it means bringing economic
development to all the peoples of the world. This program
explains key principles at the core of global economics and
takes a historical look at their effects, focusing on market
liberalization and the failed “East Asian miracle;” privatization
of basic resources in Bolivia and the severe backlash against it;
Russia’s rapid transition to capitalism and the oligarchism and
kleptocracy that came to characterize it; and China’s
incremental implementation of capitalism under communism.
The video also takes stock of the seismic shift in the U.S.
economy and its probable effect on the rest of the world. This
video will assist you with your Importance of Becoming a
Global Citizen assignment this week.
an external site.
Recommended Resources
Articles
AnthroNice. (n.d.). How to critically analyze information
sources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Retrieved from
http://anthroniche.com/media/pdfs/how_to_critically_analyze_i
nformation_sources.pdf
· This article explains how to analyze information sources for
research purposes. There are several elements to look at when
first evaluating a source: the author’s credentials, date of
publication, whether the source is in its first edition, the
publisher name and the title of the journal, which help one
determine if it is a scholarly or popular journal. This article
may assist you with your Final Paper Topic discussion this

week.
Privacy Policy does not exist.
White, J. (2009). Why general education? Peters, Hirst and
history. Journal of Philosophy of Education, 43(S1), 123-141.
doi:10.1111/j.1467-9752.2009.00718.x
the Academic Search Complete database in the Ashford
University Library. The author of this article provides historical
background information concerning the opposing views of the
purpose of general education from Richard Peters and Paul
Hirst. This article will allow the reader to use critical thinking
skills to assess whether there must be some good intrinsic
reason for an academic curriculum as we see it today. This
article may assist you with your APA “Find the Errors” Task
assignment.
Required Resources
Articles
Arditi, B. (2004).
From globalism to globalization: The politics of resistance
1
.
New Political
Science
,
26
(1), 5
-
22. doi:10.1080/0739314042000185102

·
The full
-
text version of this article is available through the EBSCOhost
database in the
Ashford University Library. This article discusses the
differences between globalization
and gl
obalism. Globalism is seen as imposing a new order of things
across the globe and
is feared by elements within Western societies. Those actors
seek a resistance of “radical
and viral direction action” (abstract) against what they see as a
threat to their w
ay of life.
This article will assist you with your APA “Find the Errors”
Task assignment this week.
Austin, M. W. (2011, April 13).
The valu
e of general education
(Links to an external site.)Links
to an external site.
[Blog post]. Retrieved from
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ethics
-
everyone/201104/the
-
value
-
general
-
education

·
In this article, the author gives some reasons that support th
e importance of general
education courses. The reasons for general education courses
include helping a student
become a better citizen, increasing critical thinking skills, and
providing you with a broad
and deep education. This blog post will assist you w
ith your Post Your
Privacy Policy
(Links to an external site.)Links to an exter
nal site.
Dowd, M. (n.d.).
What is the purpose of taking general classes for a college
degree?
(Links to an
external site.)Links to an exter
nal site.
Retrieved from http://education.seattlepi.com/purpose
-
taking
-
general
-
classes

-
college
-
degree
-
1876.html
·
In this article, the author explains the importance of breadth of
learning. General
education courses encompass several areas of study (social s
ciences, math, science,
humanities, and nature), which will help prepare you to think
more analytically, consider
begin their advanced
study courses. This article will assist you with your Pos
t Your Introduction/General
Education Outcomes discussion this week.
Privacy Policy
(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Papastephanou, M. (2005).
Globalisation, globalism a
nd cosmopolitanism as an educational
ideal
.
Educational Philosophy and Theory
,
37

(4), 533
-
551. doi:10.1111/j.1469
-
5812.2005.00139.x
·
The full
-
text version of this article is available through the EBSCOhost
database in the
Ashford University Library. Globali
sation discussed as “a complex relation to its
discourse.” In the Abstract, Papastephanous writes, “failure to
grasp distinctions between
Required Resources
Articles
Arditi, B. (2004). From globalism to globalization: The politics
of resistance 1. New Political
Science, 26(1), 5-22. doi:10.1080/0739314042000185102
-text version of this article is available through the
EBSCOhost database in the
Ashford University Library. This article discusses the
differences between globalization
and globalism. Globalism is seen as imposing a new order of
things across the globe and
is feared by elements within Western societies. Those actors
seek a resistance of “radical
and viral direction action” (abstract) against what they see as a
threat to their way of life.
This article will assist you with your APA “Find the Errors”
Task assignment this week.
Austin, M. W. (2011, April 13). The value of general education
(Links to an external site.)Links
to an external site. [Blog post]. Retrieved from

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ethics-
everyone/201104/the-value-general-education
importance of general
education courses. The reasons for general education courses
include helping a student
become a better citizen, increasing critical thinking skills, and
providing you with a broad
and deep education. This blog post will assist you with your
Post Your
site.
Dowd, M. (n.d.). What is the purpose of taking general classes
for a college degree? (Links to an
external site.)Links to an external site. Retrieved from
http://education.seattlepi.com/purpose-
taking-general-classes-college-degree-1876.html
of learning. General
education courses encompass several areas of study (social
sciences, math, science,
humanities, and nature), which will help prepare you to think
more analytically, consider
begin their advanced
study courses. This article will assist you with your Post Your
Introduction/General
Education Outcomes discussion this week.
site.
Papastephanou, M. (2005). Globalisation, globalism and
cosmopolitanism as an educational
ideal. Educational Philosophy and Theory, 37(4), 533-551.

doi:10.1111/j.1469-
5812.2005.00139.x
-text version of this article is available through the
EBSCOhost database in the
Ashford University Library. Globalisation discussed as “a
complex relation to its
discourse.” In the Abstract, Papastephanous writes, “failure to
grasp distinctions between

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