Explain how global interaction may be measured.

Examine the effects of the development of communications upon international interactions.

Analyse the strengths and weaknesses of one named globalization index.

“Individuals, national governments and international organizations are increasingly resistant to global interactions.” Discuss this statement.

Using examples, explain the relationship between transport innovation and reduced friction of distance.

“Every country will eventually lose its distinctive national identity as a result of global interactions.” Discuss this statement.

Explain what is meant by time–space convergence.

“Global interactions result in some form of environmental damage being experienced everywhere.” Discuss this statement.

Using examples, analyse the role civil societies play in national resistance to global interactions.

Examine the ways in which the world’s cities and their societies are becoming increasingly uniform.

Analyse the consequences of one specific transboundary pollution event.

“The negative effects of globalization on cultural traits have been overstated.” Discuss this statement.

Using examples, analyse the reasons why some places have become international outsourcing hubs.

Examine the challenges that increased global adoption of information and communications technology (ICT) brings to different places.

Analyse recent growth trends in the use of ICT for one or more countries or regions you have studied.

Examine the changing global pattern of sociocultural interactions, referring to core regions and peripheral areas.

Using examples, explain the growing need for environmental management at a global scale.

Examine how different global flows are affected by the availability of information and communications technology (ICT) and transport.

Using examples, explain how financial flows transfer wealth between places.

“Glocalization is the most important reason why some transnational corporations (TNCs) have grown in size and influence over time.” Discuss this statement.

Using examples, explain the factors responsible for the global spread of consumer culture.

“National governments cannot control global interactions.” Discuss this statement.

Explain the causes and effects of one major international labour flow.

“The growth of globalization owes more to politics than it does to technology.” Discuss this statement.

Explain the causes and consequences of the international relocation of polluting industries and/or waste disposal.

“All societies, wherever they are, enjoy the benefits of a shrinking world.” Discuss this statement.

Analyse how increased internet use has affected different global financial flows.

Examine the growing need for environmental management at a global scale.

Using located examples, analyse the importance of outsourcing for transnational corporations (TNCs).

“International migration is the main reason for the loss of distinctive local cultures.” Discuss this statement.

Using examples, analyse the concept of “loss of sovereignty”.

Examine how economic, technological and political factors may all influence the growth of global diaspora populations.

Explain how and why one network (transport, internet, or communication) has grown over time.

Examine the relative importance of the different financial flows that connect global core areas with peripheral areas.

Explain how one multi-governmental organization has led to a loss of sovereignty.

Discuss the interrelationships between global interactions and changes in technology.

Explain how rising global demand for one raw material has led to environmental degradation.

“The barriers to global interactions are increasing, not decreasing.” Discuss this statement.

Referring to named countries, analyse how people’s participation in information and communications technology (ICT) networks is changing.

Examine how far the social and environmental costs of globalization can be reduced without also losing its benefits.

Using examples, analyse the benefits of globalized production for local societies.

To what extent is environmental sustainability incompatible with the growth of globalization?