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Syllabus Point
Syllabus Point
Describe (AO1) the role of TNCs and the media in spreading consumer culture.
Select two different branded commodities and examine (AO3) the spatial and temporal pattern of adoption on a global scale.
Key Terminology
Key Terminology
- Describe
- Examine
- Spatial
- Temporal
- TNC
Define the terms above using the 'Global Interactions' textbook by Guinness, the 'Command Word' posters in the classroom and the links below.
Useful Resources
Useful Resources
Activity One - Watch and Discuss
Activity One - Watch and Discuss
Bond - A British Brand?
Need to go to YouTube to watch it - Bond - Product Placement
Selling English Style
- In what ways does the media spread information about products? Use examples.
- How do TNCs develop the idea of a consumer culture?
- Evaluate the success of the methods you have mentioned for questions 1 and 2.
- Make notes from the text book 'Global Interactions' pages 156 - 160.
Activity Two - Case Study
Activity Two - Case Study
Develop a case study for two branded commodities on how they have spread throughout the world in terms of time and place. I would recommend that you focus on Coca Cola (Coke) and McDonalds. You need to make sure you include not just a historical account but actually what has allowed this products to be become readily available throughout the world.
- Have these commodities changed to adapt to different environments? Glocalisation.
- Why have people adopted these products?
Useful Resources - Coca Cola
Useful Resources - Coca Cola
'Global Interactions' text book by Guinness pages 163 to 166.
Useful Resources - McDonalds
Useful Resources - McDonalds
Exam Style Question
Exam Style Question
'Wealth is drained out of local economies into the hands of a very few, rich elite.' Discuss
(15 marks)
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