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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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Liberia: Country Rated Lowest Among Nations

All Africa - Thu, 08/21/2008 - 07:16
The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says despite the commendable overall economic progress Liberia has made, it remains among the lowest in the world in key social indicators thus posing a potential risk to a delicate peace building process.

India Fights Animals to Modernize New Delhi Airport

International Herald Tribune - Thu, 08/21/2008 - 05:26
Indian officials inaugurated the country's longest runway Thursday, hoping it will ease conditions at New Delhi's chronically congested Indira Gandhi International Airport. As India's economy has boomed air traffic has increased dramatically, with some 70 percent of all traffic in New Delhi and Mumbai.

Palestine Central Bank's Tricky Path

Wall Street Journal - Wed, 08/20/2008 - 20:45
The head of the Palestine Monetary Authority is playing a critical role in modernizing the Palestinian territories' banks and opening up ties to the West and Israel. But he faces challenges as Hamas tries to undermine the central bank's authority.

Saudis Use Cash and Counseling to Fight Terrorism

Christian Science Monitor - Wed, 08/20/2008 - 23:00
About 3,200 former militants have completed the ambitious program that is designed to counter the ideology motivating many young Muslims who have turned to violence at home and abroad.

Microfinance: Nigerian Stakeholders to Learn From Yunus

All Africa - Wed, 08/20/2008 - 05:28
Stakeholders in the microfinance sector in Nigeria have a unique opportunity to tap into the secrets of success of the 2006 Nobel Laureate and 'Banker to the Poor', Professor Mohammad Yunus.
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