“Globalization: The Super Story” – Thomas L. Friedman
The process of globalization has changed the world dramatically over the course of the last 50 – 60 years.
Globalization involves the development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked especially by free
trade, free flow of capital, and the tapping of cheaper foreign labor markets. The integration of transportation and
communications systems (such as the internet) helps drive this process.
BENEFITS OF GLOBALIZATION
DRAWBACKS OF GLOBALIZATION
Vocabulary Preview
inexorable (adj.) - impossible to stop or prevent, relentless
overarching (adj.) - comprehensive; all-embracing
integration (n.) - the action or process of integrating (coming together, combining)
derive (v.) - obtain something from (a specified source)
homogenized (adj.) - make uniform or similar.
subordinate (adj.) - lower in rank or position
unmediated (adj.) - without anyone or anything intervening or acting as an intermediate; direct
ONE PASSAGE I AGREE WITH:
MY REACTION / THOUGHTS:
DURING READING
1. How does Friedman define his “super-story”?
2. What are the main features of globalization,
according to Friedman?
3. What are the three balances that Friedman writes
about (paragraphs 8 – 10)?
ONE QUESTION for DISCUSSION:
4. What does Friedman mean by “super-empowered”
individuals (paragraph 11)?
Construct a rhetorical analysis paragraph in response to this prompt: Discuss how Friedman uses comparison
and contrast to develop his thoughts about globalization. Incorporate AT LEAST 3-4 blended quotations in
your response. Make sure you are deeply analyzing the impact of each example. Think of how each example
either forwards Friedman’s argument or appeals to the reader (logos, ethos, pathos). Try to follow “THE IOTA”
format, but make sure you’re analyzing each example (specific, vivid analysis).
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CHECKLIST:
Clear topic sentence ____
3 + smoothly blended quotes ____
Analyzes the use of comparison / contrast (may follow THE IOTA format, but should include plenty of specific, vivid analysis) __
Logical concluding sentence ____