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7. Global Interactions at the local level

* Defining glocalization 

Distinguish between the terms globalization and glocalization. 

* Adoption of globalization 

Examine the extent to which commercial activities at a local scale have become globalized. Examine the reasons why the level and rate of adoption varies from place to place. 

* Local responses to globalization 

Evaluate the relative costs and benefits of local commercial production to the producer, the consumer and the local economy, compared with the costs and benefits of globalized production. 

*Alternatives 

Describe the role of civil societies in raising awareness of local and global environmental, social and cultural issues. Examine the role of civil societies in supporting local economic activity and strengthening local cultural values. Discuss the position held by anti-globalization groups. 

Evaluate the quality of life of a contemporary non-globalized society. 

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  • Home
    • Preliminary Geography >
      • Stage 6 Geography Bridging Course
      • Biophysical Interactions
      • Senior Geography Project
      • Global Challenges
    • HSC Geography >
      • Ecosystems at Risk
      • People and Economic Activity
      • Urban Places
    • IB Geography >
      • IB Core Topics >
        • Populations in transition
        • Disparities in wealth and development
        • Patterns in resource consumption
        • Patterns in environmental quality and sustainability
      • Optional Themes >
        • Oceans and their coastal margins
        • Extreme environments
        • Leisure, sport and tourism
        • The geography of food and health
        • Urban Environments
      • HL Extension Topics >
        • Measuring global interactions
        • Changing space—the shrinking world
        • Economic interactions and flows
        • Environmental change
        • Sociocultural exchanges
        • Political outcomes
        • Global interactions at the local level
  • Links
    • Geo Researching Skills
    • HSC Geo Skills
    • SGP/Internal Assessment Projects
  • News
    • National Geo Comp
    • GTA NSW/ACT Fieldwork Awards
  • Contact
    • Latitude Geography authors
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