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Mission: To find evidence of globalization in Temasek Junior College

Location:

Staff car park

Target:

Two cars parked side by side, a Mercedes Benz and a BMW, license plate blocked off for security and privacy reasons.

Remarks:

These cars represent 2 aspects of globalization, the technological aspect and the cultural aspect. In today’s society, technology has advanced to the point where the many possess cars as the main mode of transport for their convenience. This is exemplified by the many cars parked in the car park. In addition, cars today have many different brands and the branding has become an important part of our culture. Brands such as Mercedes Benz or BMW have world wide recognition and many eagerly buy up these brands as a symbol of wealth.

Conclusion:

Globalization takes place in the staff car park.

Location:

TJC Library

Target:

‘The American Corner’ in a corner of the library

Remarks:

American Culture has infiltrated the school through an exhibit entitled ‘The American Corner’. Countries today are becoming more and more westernized and following American Culture. This culture is exported and is gaining popularity so much so that the school library has a corner dedicated to it although it focuses more on American literature.

Location:

School grounds with plants

Remarks:

Plants and trees are a common sight walking around the school. They can be said to represent the environmental aspect of globalization. After all grass is grass all around the world. In addition, it is now possible grows plants in an area that the plant was not indigenous to. However this makes it easier for plant diseases to spread. The plants can contain an invisible threat as no one knows if they are carriers of the disease and this is how viruses spread throughout the world. Also with the rise of technology, the environment is at risk as it is neglected or exploited to meet the demands of the growing industries. This could pose a risk to the environment and it could be wiped out in a few years.

Conclusion:

Keep an eye on the plants before they are extinct.

Location:

School Corridor

Target:

Economics Notice Board

Remarks:

Money makes the world go round, the saying goes. Finance is becoming increasingly more important in our world. It is of such importance that it is taught in the school curriculum. Students learn about the different economies worldwide and how they function. One of the aspects of globalization would be economical aspect.

Conclusion:

Globalization can spread through education.

Location:

School field

Target:

Sports Complex, sports equipment for various sports

Remarks:

Many different kinds of sports are played globally. Soccer, Rugby, Athletics, Netball, Hockey are just some of the many sports played in TJC’s school compound. The sporting field is gaining global recognition. The sports played in one country are the same as the sports played in another. The sporting culture is dominant today, fuelled by the many international competitions. The world shrinks as people of different countries pledge their support for their favourite teams regardless of location. Even local competitions are modeled after the international arena such as the interschool tournaments.

Conclusion:

Sports plays a part in globalization.