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MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN GE 3 – THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

Name: Lyca Mae R. Cubangbang Date: ________

Read each statement carefully. Select the letter of the best answer.

1. Globalization is a very important change, if not the most important. This statement was described by
a. Bauman, 2003 b. Albrow, 1996 c. Al-Rhodan,2006 d. Thomas Larsson, 2001
2. The reality and omnipresence of globalization makes us see ourselves as paw refer to as the rt of what we refer to
as the “global age”
a. Bauman, 2003 b. Albrow, 1996 c. Al-Rhodan,2006 d. Thomas Larsson, 2001
3. It cannot be contained within a specific timeframe, all people and all situations.
a. Bauman, 2003 b. Albrow, 1996 c. Al-Rhodan,2006 d. Thomas Larsson, 2001
4. He saw globalization is “the process of world shrinkage”
a. Bauman, 2003 b. Albrow, 1996 c. Al-Rhodan,2006 d. Thomas Larsson, 2001
5. It refers to the barriers that prevent or make difficult the movement of a thing.
a. Solidity b. liquid ity c. epoch d. none of the above
6. Refers to the increasing ease of movements of people, things, information, and places in the contemporary world
a. Solidity b. liquid ity c. epoch d. none of the above
7. It is the metaphor that best describe globalization
a. Solidity b. liquid ity c. epoch d. none of the above
8. It is an example of Flows in globalization
a. Solidity b. liquid ity c. global financial system d. none of the above
9. It is another kind of Flows that can be observe today
a. Global financial crisis b. poor illegal migrants c. virtual flows of migrants d. all of the above
10. An example of foreign cuisine patronized by the Filipinos
a. Sushi b. hamburger c. pizza d. all of the above

a.Cultural Convergence b.Cultural Differentialism c.Cultural Hybridization d.Homogeneity

e.McDonaldization f.Globalization g.Demographic Transition h.Diaspora i.Protectionism

____D____11. Refers to the increasing sameness in the world as cultural inputs, economic factors, and political
orientations.

____B____12. It emphasizes the fact that cultures are cultures are essentially different and are only superficially affected
by global flows.

____E____13. It is the process by which Western societies are dominated by the principles of fast food restaurants.

____B____14. It emphasizes the fact that cultures are essentially different and are only superficially affected by global
flows.
____C____15. It emphasizes the integration of local and global cultures.

____A____16. This approach stresses homogeneity introduced by globalization.

____G____17. It is the historical period during which mortality and fertility rates decline from high to low levels in
particular country or region.

____H____18. This term has been increasingly used to describe migrant communities.

____I____19. It is the policy of systematic government intervention in foreign trade with the objectives of encouraging
domestic production.

____F____20. It means the onset of the borderless world.

a.Cultural Convergence b.economic globalization c.efficiency d.wealth

e.income f.income inequality g.Wealth inequality h.multiflier effect i.demographic transition

__F___21. The media are deemed more important means of disseminations of their religious ideas.

__A___22. This approaches stresses homogeneity introduced by globalization.

__I___23. It is the historical period where in mortality and fertility rates decline from high to low.

__B___24. It refers to the increasing interdependence of world economies as a result of growing scale of cross border
trade.

__C___25. Means finding the quickest possible way of producing large amount of a particular food.

__H___26. It means an increase in one economic activity that can lead to an increase in other economic activities.

__D___27. It refers to the net worth of a country.

__E___28. It is the new earnings that are constantly being added to the file of country’s wealth.

__G___29. It speaks about distribution of assets.

__F___30. It means that the new earnings is being distributed.

ENUMERATION:

a. Trade Protectionism usually comes in the two

31. Quotas

32. Tariffs

b. 2 types of migrants:

31. Vagabonds

32. Tourists

c. The Metaphors of Globalization

31. Solidity
 32. Liquidity

33. Flows

d. Three most populated countries

31. Asian

32. Latin America

33. Oceania
e. Dynamics of Local and Global Cultures

31. Cultural Differentialism

32. Cultural Hybridization

33. Cultural Convergence

f. Changes happened on the last half of the twentieth century

44. The emergence of the United States as the global power

45. The emergence of the multinational corporations

46. The demise of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War

g. The basic needs of human according to UN

45. Food

46. Safe drinking water

47. Sanitation Facilities

48. Health

49. Shelter

50. Education and Information

ESSAY: Discuss the following according to your understanding of the lesson. 10 pts. Each
1. The role of Mass Media in a Contemporary World
The media of today’s world is playing an outstanding role in creating and shaping of public opinion and
strengthening of society. By means of media, one can influence, even beyond one’s own will. Also, media
has remained an integral part of human civilizations. Using means of information and communication such as
mass media becomes a necessity. Mass media are both positive and negative image creator, a source of
information as well as a tool of propaganda.
2. The Global use of English as a medium of instructions in schools
This phenomenon, generally known as English-medium instruction, is seen as part of the internalization
process that many universities are pushing. Teaching the language, or educational content, through the
target language increases the amount of exposure the learner gets to it, and the opportunities they have to
communicate it, and therefore develop their control of it. English is used from the beginning of a course as
the main language in class, and the teacher adapts their methodology to support meaning, by using a lot of
visual information and non-verbal communication to support meaning.
3. The help of globalization in religion
Religion has tremendously benefited from technological advancements. By making the leap onto the
information superhighway, which brings religious teaching into every home and monitor in a global setting,
religions have come together into one setting. Therefore, religions must use the communication easily
available through advanced technology to focus more on the humane and pluralistic forms of their
teachings; values such as human dignity and human freedom as means to manage religious diversity and
avoid violence.
4. Globalization is the most important changes
Globalization is the most important change in today’s world. Like for example the internet as for
communication, it allows the person to know what’s happening in other part of the world. Also, it improves
the transportation, business economy, etc. It makes our life easier than before. That is why we can do
whatever we want in just a blink of an eye. However, it has given rise to the competition, crime, terrorism,
etc. So, together with the happiness it has brought some sadness also.
5. Effects of globalization to the present world
Due to the increased demand in the high tech industry around the world, business and industry have
potential for huge profits working globally. So in today’s world, globalization is an important concept for
students in higher education to understand and appreciate because of the demand in business and industry
to hire people who can work with people of other nations and cultures and if need be can travel
independently internationally to promote their business or industry. In addition, the world faces global
challenges that will take groups to solve these challenges; providing access to clean water for everyone on
this planet and making clean renewable energy affordable just to name a few.