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June 1st, 2008

The Effects of Globalization
Learning Objectives

  • Understand the history, purpose, and impact of the World Trade Organization.
  • Explore the pros and cons of globalization, especially in relation to its impact on developing countries.
  • Investigate the effects that entry into the WTO is having in China and in other developing countries.
  • Understand the following terms and concepts: World Trade Organization (WTO), free trade, liberalized trade, exploitation, developing countries, third world countries, globalization/ anti-globalization, debt relief, global market
  • Develop research, presentation, writing and conflict resolution skills that can be applied to numerous other content areas and case studies.

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