Assignment 1 – Globalization and Culture

UNESCO Global Policy Forum on Globalization and Culture

1.Report (individual): Two-page single spaced research report with citations and references.

Instructions:

Here’s what’s involved…

Each person will play the role of a member from a country from the area of the world for which you’ve signed up. You will represent that country and reflect the country’s values, manners, customs, religion, education, personal communication style and anything else, which signifies culture. Take a look at these two websites for cultural information and country insights: ( the country I choose is Costa Rica )

• http://www.intercultures.ca/cil-cai/countryinsights-apercuspays-eng.asp Select a country for details.
• http://globaledge.msu.edu/global-insights Search this site by using terms business etiquette and also business etiquette around the world.
  • What are five policies proposed by your country that would preserve culture and values in relation to development? Examples could include policies on proprietary rights (copyright law), indigenous language preservation, education, museums, etc.).

Report (Individual preparation before class). Write a two-page single spaced research report with citations and references. Answer the questions shown below. Include a minimum of 3 – 5 references. Wiki is not included in the 3- 5 references.

1. Go to UNDP and find your country’s ranking on the UNDP INDEX scale. http://hdr.undp.org/en/countries
2. Take a look at the following link on Uganda National Cultural Policy, and notice what Uganda is doing to preserve culture.

http://ocpa.irmo.hr/resources/policy/Uganda_Culture_Policy-en.pdf

1. For your country, identify a response to each of the following questions
   • Identify 3 – 5 consequences of globalization on culture and values for your country.
   • Identify 3 – 5 benefits of globalization on culture and values for your country.
   • · What are five policies proposed by your country that would preserve culture and values in relation to development? Examples could include policies on proprietary rights (copyright law), indigenous language preservation, education, museums, etc.).