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Topic: Globalization and Cultural Imperialism
Part1: Reading
[Vocabulary]
commodity: (n.) “product” especially in the context or exportation or massively produced goods
correspond: (v.) match or be equal to
penetrative: (adj.) with the ability to penetrate; that which enters or infiltrates, often by force
pejorative: (adj.) a word being used to offend or criticize someone or something / impose: (v.) force an idea or conditions onto someone
lingua franca: (n.) a (third) common language used for communication
dissociate: (v.) separate or break a connection
alienate: (v.) make someone feel disconnected or out of the range of influence from a specific institution.
Part2: Video
[Vocabulary]
alliance: (n.) a group of allies working together in an official manner
turn (one’s frustration/anger) on (something/someone): (phrase) blame or make someone suffer because one is angry or frustrated
turn inward: (in this case) focus on the domestic economy
tariff: (n.) taxes on imported or exported goods
retaliation: (n.) fight back; strike back
world GDP: (n.) gross domestic product; the sum of income of all citizens in the world.
Discussion Questions:
- If a country is self-sufficient, it’s beneficial for it to cut itself off culturally and economically from the world. Discuss.
- The US is losing its global influence because media from other countries has become more widely consumed. Discuss.
